{"id":5719,"date":"2020-03-30T09:47:40","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T07:47:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/santum.net\/mental-health-overview\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T09:35:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T07:35:59","slug":"mental-health-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/santum.net\/za\/mental-health-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How can Santum Contribute to Your Mental Health?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you\u2019re willing to work on your mental health, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Start with free membership. Select your plan<\/a> 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\u2019re struggling with. Maintaining good mental health is hard work, and it starts with learning about yourself in therapy[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Mental Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]According to World Health Organization, mental health is defined as \u201ca 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.\u201d When you are mentally healthy, you feel good about life. As human beings, to reach a state of stability and balance, it\u2019s 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.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Mental Health and Social Stigma<\/strong><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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\u2019re managing. Some people refer to mental health issues as \u201cmental disorders\u201d or \u201cmental illness.\u201d 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 10th<\/sup> of October (declared by WHO).[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Symptoms of Mental Illness<\/strong><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Here are some signs which may indicate that you maybe developing a mental health condition:<\/p>\n