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Mental Health Matters: Separating Facts from Fiction

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Introduction Have you ever felt overwhelmed by work stress, yet hesitant to share your struggles for fear of judgment? Mental health, an essential part of our well-being, often goes unnoticed in these silent battles. Understanding mental health helps us build resilience and maintain balance in our lives. In this post, we’ll uncover what mental health truly means, why it’s important and practical strategies to nurture it. Defining Mental Health: A Closer Look 1. Definition and Explanation * Mental health is a term that's used to describe the emotional, psychological and social well-being of a person.  The quality of a person's mental health is often measured by how adaptive they are in coping with daily challenges. Having poor mental health isn't the same as having a mental illness. Mental health actually refers to a person's state of mental well-being regardless of whether they've a psychiatric condition. * https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-mental-health-2330755 ...
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Finding Light in the Darkness: Is Suicide the Answer to Life's Challenges?

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Introduction    Suicide is a topic that's close to my heart, because I'd contemplated about ending my life on numerous occasions in the past. Globally, suicide remains a silent crisis, affecting countless individuals and families. Despite the stigma, it’s crucial to have open conversations about it, especially because it often stems from mental health struggles that require understanding and compassion. How Prevalent is Suicide Globally? With over 700,000 people dying by suicide every year globally, this equates to one life lost every 40 seconds. ( https://www.who.int/health-topics/suicide#tab=tab_1 ) This number may be higher due to under-reporting caused by stigma surrounding suicide in many cultures.  ( https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_suicide_rate )  Suicide is one of the leading causes of death globally.( https://www.who.int/news/item/17-06-2021-one-in-100-deaths-is-by-suicide ) The global suicide rate is about 9 per 100,000 people, but it va...
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