Mental Health

According to my research, in recent years there has been increasing acknowledgement of the important role mental health plays in achieving global development goals as illustrated by the includes in of mental health in the Sustainable Development Goals. Depression is one of the leading causes of disability. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds. People with severe mental health conditions die prematurely as much as two decades early due to preventable physical conditions. As we prioritize our physical health over anything and immediately take action if we do not feel well, our mental health must be the same. I think mental health should be the most taken care of because our emotional and social well-being depends on that. What is Mental Health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.1 Mental hea...