Sharing the Knowledge
"Don't become a mere recorder of facts, but try to penetrate the mystery of their origin"
~​Ivan Pavlov
How common are these types of mental health?
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Mixed anxiety and depression: 8 in 100 people.
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Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD): 6 in 100 people.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): 4 in 100 people.
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Depression: 3 in 100 people.
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Phobias: 2 in 100 people.
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): 1 in 100 people.
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Panic disorder: Fewer than 1 in 100 people
5 causes of Mental Health issues
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childhood abuse, trauma, or neglect.
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social isolation or loneliness.
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experiencing discrimination and stigma, including racism.
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social disadvantage, poverty or debt.
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bereavement (losing someone close to you)
1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (like anxiety and depression) in any given week in England
In America, 1 in 5 young people (age 13-18) has or will develop a mental illness in their lifetime.