Mental health is health

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There still exists a lot of trauma and stigma surrounding mental health, especially in developing countries. People are not only unaware of what mental health is, once they are, but they also shy away from going to a professional with the belief that they themselves or their loved ones might think that they are 'handicapped' or 'not normal'.

However, it is important to recognize that ignoring a problem doesn't make it go away. Mental Health issues take a toll on families, organizations and society at large. It is important to realize that mental health issues are common and prevalent. They come in all shapes and sizes and lay on a continuum from something as small as anxiety to something as deadly as anorexia. Ignoring mental health issues can have devastating effects.

One example of how mental disorders can impact physical health is anorexia and bulimia, deemed one of the most deadly psychological disorders out there. Having an anorexic child often leaves the whole family is trauma especially if they lose a family member.

There is no shame in recognizing that human beings are prone to mental health issues, just like we are prone to health issues in general. Taking care of oneself when suffering from the flu or recovering from an injury is as important as perhaps suffering from stress or depression. I even propose we must seek 'regular checkups' from a mental health professional just like we do with our doctor.

Mental health is as important as any other health issue. If one can regularly go to the dentist or tailor, one can surely invest in a mental health professional as well. It's just the right thing to do.

Umair Usman is a Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner, a businessperson, and a blogger. You can know more about him at https://buff.ly/2zmc9rj . To book a free consultancy session, please fill the form https://tinyurl.com/y6n2vv8w

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