Mental Health

What is mental health?

Mental health includes our emotional, behavioral, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act or behave. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Mental health can affect daily life, relationships, and even physical health.

What are the warning signs of mental health?

• Confused thinking
• Suicidal thoughts
• Changes in sleeping and/or eating habits
• Pulling away from people and usual activities
• Feeling numb or like nothing matters
• Feeling helpless or hopeless
• Feeling unusually confused, forgetful, on edge, angry, upset, worried, or scared
• Thinking of harming yourself or others.

What are the ways to maintain positive mental health?

• Value yourself
• Take care of your body
• Surround yourself with good people
• Learn how to deal with stress
• Avoid alcohol and other drugs
• Get help when you need it

Why do people see a psychiatrist?

People come to see a psychiatrist for many reasons.1 in 5 adults experience a distressing mental health condition every year. 1 in 20 adults live with a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Alcohol & other drugs abuse can cause long-term physical and mental illnesses. Family, friends and communities are also affected. Many patients may end up getting legally punished by the law due to their aggressive and abusive behaviors.

How do I find out more?

If you have any concerns about treatment speak to us.

Aastha Hospital is one of the  best Psychiatrist in Pune.