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How can Santum Contribute to Your Mental Health?

If you’re willing to work on your mental health, you’ve come to the right place. Start with free membership. Select your plan and get access to qualified therapists, self-help books, free wellness audio and free wellness apps. You will learn about your mental health condition and gain insight into what you’re struggling with. Maintaining good mental health is hard work, and it starts with learning about yourself in therapy

Mental Health

According to World Health Organization, mental health is defined as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and can make a contribution to her or his community.” When you are mentally healthy, you feel good about life. As human beings, to reach a state of stability and balance, it’s crucial that we have good mental health. Part of that is understanding and knowing ourselves. When your mental health is stable, you feel like you can manage the day-to-day life challenges. You may have difficult moments, but you can work through them. When your mental health is out of balance, you can suffer from mental health issues or mental illness.

Mental Health and Social Stigma

Millions of people worldwide with mental health issues manage to live productive lives. Whether you manage anxiety, depression, OCD, substance abuse or any other mental health concern, you can get treatment and find a sense of balance regardless of what you’re managing. Some people refer to mental health issues as “mental disorders” or “mental illness.” The stigma surrounding mental illness is widespread, so sufferers are hesitant to call it an illness for fear of humiliation or shame. To educate the uninformed, many mental health organizations get involved in social awareness campaigns, most notable is the annual World Mental Health Awareness Day on the 10^th of October (declared by WHO).

Symptoms of Mental Illness

Here are some signs which may indicate that you maybe developing a mental health condition:

• Self-isolation from people
• Non-participation in favorite activities or hobbies
• Sleep issues
• Weight gain or loss
• Feelings of hopelessness
• Suicidal thoughts
• Increased substance abuse
• Confusion
• Neglect of family or work duties
• Neglect of personal hygiene
• Delusions and hearing voices

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, consider joining Santum or consult your mental health professional. Please note that majority of conditions are highly treatable with online therapy, and (if necessary) medication.

Therapy Options

It’s important to remember that everyone’s mental health journey is different. What works for you may not work for someone else. Most common treatments for mental illness are counselling and psychotherapy. Depending on your circumstances and the individual needs, there are a few types of therapy you can choose from. In addition to counselling, Santum also offers self-help courses, free wellness apps, and free wellness audio.

Medication

Some people who have mental illness take psychiatric medication which can drastically improve their quality of life. Consider consulting with a psychiatrist if you’re interested in learning about the benefits of medicine for your mental health. There are some mental illnesses that can be well managed by a combination of medication and psychotherapy. Psychotropic medication could help you maintain a stable mental health.