Why mental health matters during covid-19
                     Why Mental 
Health 
Matters 
during covid-
19
Content 
Synopsis
OVERVIEW OF KEY IDEAS
The WHO Definition
Common Disorders
Mental Health Myths
Feeling Depressed vs. Feeling Blue
Self-harm vs. Suicide
Developments in Law and Research
The WHO 
Definition
ISSUES WITH THE POSITIVE 
CONCEPTUALIZATION
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 choices.
CARRYING A GREAT WEIGHT
Mental pain is less 
dramatic than 
physical pain, but it is 
more common and 
also
mC.S.o Lerweis hard to bear.
Anxiety Disorders
There are several types of anxiety disorders, including 
generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, specific 
phobias, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder and 
separation anxiety disorder.
Mood disorders
The most common types of mood disorders are major 
depression, dysthymia (dysthymic disorder), bipolar 
disorder, mood disorder due to a general medical 
condition, and substance-induced mood disorder.
Common 
Disorders
450 
Pmeople wihlo lsuiffeor fronm neurological disorders
300 million
People affected by depression
60 million
People affected by
bipolar affective disorder
80 
Mental Illness 60 
Among Adults 40 
YEAR-ON-YEAR DATA FROM THE U.S.
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Importance of 
Mental Health
RELATION TO OVERALL HEALTH
Normally the body's natural defenses and good oral health 
care, such as daily brushing and flossing, keep bacteria 
under control. However, without proper oral hygiene, 
bacteria can reach levels that might lead to oral 
infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease.
Mental 
People with mental health issues are 
Health violent.Positive mental health allows people to:Realize their full potentialCope with the stresses of lifeWork productively
Myths
Mental Health Budget
vs. Overall Budget
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