INDIVIDUAL TASK : ENGLISH COURSE
WRITE AN ENGLISH ESSAY
Lecturer Supervisor : Veny Nur Aini. S. Pd., M. Pd
Arraged by :
Latifah Candrawati
NERS PROFESSIONAL STUDY
SEMARANG NURSING DEPARTMENT
SEMARANG HEALTH POLYTECHNIC OF HEALTH
MINISTRY
2022
MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health refers to a person's psychological, emotional, and social well-being; it
influences what they feel and how they think, and behave. The state of cognitive and
behavioural well-being is referred to as mental health. The term 'mental health' is also used to
refer to the absence of mental disease. It is an integral component of health and well-being
that underpins our individual and collective abilities to make decisions, build relationships
and shape the world we live in. Mental health is a basic human right. And it is crucial to
personal, community and socio-economic development
Mental health means keeping our minds healthy. Mankind generally is more focused
on keeping their physical body healthy. People tend to ignore the state of their minds. Human
superiority over other animals lies in his superior mind. Man has been able to control life due
to his highly developed brain. So, it becomes very important for a man to keep both his body
and mind fit and healthy. Both physical and mental health are equally important for better
performance and results.
An emotionally fit and stable person always feels vibrant and truly alive and can
easily manage emotionally difficult situations. To be emotionally strong, one has to be
physically fit too. Although mental health is a personal issue, what affects one person may or
may not affect another; yet, several key elements lead to mental health issues.
Many emotional factors have a significant effect on our fitness level like depression,
aggression, negative thinking, frustration, and fear, etc. A physically fit person is always in a
good mood and can easily cope up with situations of distress and depression resulting in
regular training contributing to a good physical fitness standard.
Promotion and prevention interventions work by identifying the individual, social and
structural determinants of mental health, and then intervening to reduce risks, build resilience
and establish supportive environments for mental health. Interventions can be designed for
individuals, specific groups or whole populations.
Mental fitness implies a state of psychological well-being. It denotes having a positive
sense of how we feel, think, and act, which improves one’s ability to enjoy life. It contributes
to one’s inner ability to be self-determined. It is a proactive, positive term and forsakes
negative thoughts that may come to mind. Promoting and protecting mental health at work is
a growing area of interest and can be supported through legislation and regulation,
organizational strategies, manager training and interventions for workers.
Regular fitness exercises like morning walks, yoga, and meditation have proved to be
great medicine for curing mental health. Besides this, it is imperative to have a good diet and
enough sleep. A person needs 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night on average. When someone is
tired yet still can't sleep, it's a symptom that their mental health is unstable. Overworking
oneself can sometimes result in not just physical tiredness but also significant mental
exhaustion. As a result, people get insomnia (the inability to fall asleep). Anxiety is another
indicator.
There are many symptoms of mental health issues that differ from person to person
and among the different kinds of issues as well. For instance, panic attacks and racing
thoughts are common side effects. As a result of this mental strain, a person may experience
chest aches and breathing difficulties. Another sign of poor mental health is a lack of focus. It
occurs when you have too much going on in your life at once, and you begin to make
thoughtless mistakes, resulting in a loss of capacity to focus effectively. Another element is
being on edge all of the time.
It's noticeable when you're quickly irritated by minor events or statements, become
offended, and argue with your family, friends, or co-workers. It occurs as a result of a build-
up of internal irritation. A sense of alienation from your loved ones might have a negative
influence on your mental health. It makes you feel lonely and might even put you in a state of
despair. You can prevent mental illness by taking care of yourself like calming your mind by
listening to soft music, being more social, setting realistic goals for yourself, and taking care
of your body.
