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Gender, according to WHO, is a socially constructed characteristic of women and men. Sex is the biological characteristic of men and women.

Society has dictated the roles and characteristics of men and women for hundreds of years.

For a female, she is known to be weak, emotional, and dependent.

She has been told that the only value she can offer is to give birth and be a good wife.

For a male, he is known to be strong, not vulnerable, not sensitive, and not emotional.

He has been told that his value is seen by how much money he has to offer.

And most of the time, these gender responsibilities are usually overwhelming. Why?

Because we cannot always achieve what society sees as an achievement.

But, when we don’t get that achievement, why does the so-called society neglect us?

When men don’t get what they want in life, they are told to man up and not talk about it.

But building up feelings without talking to anyone can cause a serious outburst of emotions.

And this outburst will be seen as aggression and anger. And anger management is a mental health condition.

When women don’t get what they want in life either, they are also told to keep quiet and not talk.

But women have internalised emotions, and they start showing signs of anxiety, withdrawal, and even depression. All these are also mental health conditions.

Society has not fully changed even in the 21st century. We are still judged based on what we have to offer.

My advice to the younger generation(Gen Z):

• When you choose to have a partner, your roles should be discussed well.

• There is nothing bad about having a double-income household.

Men should learn to appreciate the fact that some women are willing to take some of the load off their shoulders.

• Keeping your emotions in for too long can cause mental issues for you or your partner.

Open up to your partner when you are feeling down. You are a human, not a robot.

• When you feel frustrated, take a walk or do something to calm yourself down. 

Do not carry out your frustration on your partner or your kids.

• For men, no one is asking you to be weak. What most women want is emotional availability.

As Chimamandanda Adichie said,

” The problem with gender is that it prescribes how we should be, rather than recognising how we are”.

Today, I’ll focus on how COVID affects people’s overall mental health.

WHO cites COVID-19 as one of the most significant worldwide catastrophes in recent memory.

It had a bad effect on mental health since it caused some people to have suicidal thoughts and behaviour.

In addition to having an impact on the global economy, COVID-19 also had a severe negative impact on mental health.

This is mostly because of the self-quarantine and the imposed lockdown.

Every single one of us experienced fear and worry during the COVID time. Why?

This was due to the lack of vaccination or a cure as of 2020.

When one individual develops a fever or begins to sneeze or cough.

The individual and his or her family begin to feel anxious because it might have been COVID. Perhaps they will all pass away.

According to a proverb, the fear of death is worse than death itself.

Everyone dreaded leaving the house.The terror of COVID killed many who were impacted by it.

And some of their families stigmatised individuals who survived COVID-related illness.

Humans had to live in bubbles due to COVID-19.

What I mean is that COVID forced us to remain in private spaces.

When COVID lockdown began, everyone was ecstatic. Why?

Because it provided a distraction from work or school.

However, things started to become difficult and gloomy as the months passed.

This resulted from the rise in fatalities brought on by COVID-19. Every day for more than a month, the number of fatalities rose in this manner.

As soon as the TV stations began airing nothing but dead bodies and dying doctors will be seen.

Services for mental health were interrupted during COVID

According to a WHO evaluation of the pandemic, 93% of all nations reported service disruptions in mental health care.

This decline was brought on by the need for more doctors to help during COVID.

And as a result of the absence of social interaction, many people started experiencing mental breakdowns.

The number of patients with mental health disorders increased during COVID due to a limited percentage of interventions involving mental health services.

The question at hand is whether these mental illnesses have diminished because COVID has finally been combated.

I want you to respond to this inquiry

What effects did COVID have on you and your family?

Are you immunised?

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Did you know that October 10th is World Mental Health Day?

Due to the widespread stigma and misconceptions surrounding mental health, many individuals are unaware of this.

  ❌MYTH: Mental health issues are uncommon.

  ✅FACT: The WHO estimates that one billion individuals worldwide have mental health issues.

This indicates that 1 in 4 people suffer from a mental health condition.

One billion must be a very big figure, right?

That is the extent of the harm caused by stigma and falsehoods.

  ❌MYTH: Those who have mental problems cannot find employment.

  ✅FACT: The American Psychiatric Association asserts that the rise in mental instability is to blame for the decline in the employment rate.

People think that when a person is mentally unstable, they are unable to carry out regular daily tasks.

But there are several forms of mental health disorders. Example: anxiety, depression, psychosis e.t.c.

Some mental diseases are indeed rather serious.

However, they only represent a small portion of the 1 billion people worldwide who suffer from mental illnesses. Why generalise?

Why do people deliberately choose not to learn things? Being mentally unwell is not a plaque.

  ❌MYTH: Mental illness equates to fragility.

  ✅FACT: Overcoming a mental health illness builds strength, not weakness.

How can someone be considered weak when they have the guts to stand up and ask for assistance?

They may just as well misrepresent their medical history and endure their suffering in silence.

  ✅FACT: Those who suffer from mental illnesses are violent.

Sir Graham Thorncrof once said, and I quote:

” People with mental illness are much more often the victims of violence rather than the perpetrator”. 

You’ll all concur with me when I say that the news always portrays mentally unstable people in a violent light. as though they were a certain type of zombie.

Yes, some people have the potential to be violent—both toward others and toward themselves.

However, they shouldn’t be applied to diagnose all mental health conditions.

  ❌MYTH: Only those who have mental health conditions need to be concerned about their mental health.

  ✅FACT: Being healthy entails having good bodily and mental health. It’s important to take action to increase mental stability.

  ❌MYTH: Reports of youth mental illness are overrated.

  ✅FACT: About 14% of teenagers, according to UNICEF, suffer from mental health issues. And the fourth most common reason for mortality among young people is suicide.

Eliminating the stigma is one way to assist those with mental disabilities.

Fred Rogers once said,
” Anything human is mentionable, and anything mentionable can be more manageable.
When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.”

STOP THE STIGMA ❌❌❌

MENTAL HEALTH  STABILITY IS A FIGHT FOR ALL.

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The influence a group of individuals have on a person is known as peer pressure. Positive or negative peer pressure is possible.

The effect depends on the group that a person interacts with.

Peer pressure that is harmful to mental health might be a problem. Because someone will attempt anything to get in with that group.

Due to social media, peer pressure has a significant impact on this generation.

Young people frequently experience negative peer pressure since they are readily misled and told what to do.

They are in a stage where they require acceptance, so it happens naturally.

Youths frequently experience negative peer pressure since they spend more time with their pals.

The impact of peer pressure on mental health

✅ Vulnerability

One may feel exposed as a result of peer pressure because nobody wants to be by themselves. All people require friends.

However, desperation can also result in vulnerability. Why?

Because you often act in ways that you would not normally do when trying to satisfy a group of friends.

And once they realize how far you’ll go to fit in, they start telling you to do things that will be challenging for you.

✅ Youths who experience peer pressure begin to doubt their social standing

A person’s financial state is referred to as their “social status.” Most young people desire to hang out with successful pals.

They act in this manner to get acceptance. Additionally, most often, a person like this comes from a struggling home.

Such people could start to lie about their social level and ignore their family as a result of doing this.

Furthermore, lying about one’s identity regularly lowers one’s self-esteem and may eventually cause anxiety and depression.

✅ Teenagers who are under peer pressure may lack confidence

Lack of confidence naturally lowers one’s self-esteem. Youths that are seeking to fit in are unable to see their potential when doing so.

Teenagers begin to compare themselves to other kids and perceive all of their defects.

They don’t seem to realize, though, that what works for one person could not work for you. Everybody has a goal and a vision.

A person who lacks self-confidence begins to question their commitment to living and may eventually develop low self-esteem, which can ultimately cause anxiety or depression.

✅ Bad habits

Young people are easily caught when they mingle with the wrong peers.

Drugs, drinking, or smoking are examples of bad habits. They are always addictive, these unhealthy behaviours.

Attempting to break such a habit might be challenging because the withdrawal symptoms never go away.

Depression, anxiety, or even psychosis can be withdrawal symptoms.

Friends are important, but how they affect you depends on how much you let them run your life. Never allow someone to make you doubt your value.

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