Mental wellbeing is as important as physical wellbeing still mental illness attract less attention than physical diseases. In the current age, more and more individuals belonging to all ages are suffering from anxiety and depression. Unfortunately enough attention is not given to a person suffering from these ailments and at moments when a person needs support, he is more often than not, neglected by his family and friends. Depression might be a result of mental and/or physical trauma or it might be a side effect of certain medications. In either case, it is harmful to the individual. Prolonged depression causes serious problems like memory loss and even diseases like Alzheimer along with being more prone to infections. Mental illhealth is also linked to lower immunity and disturbed metabolism in individuals. A person suffering from anxiety and depression needs counseling and family support before resorting to medications. Depression is becoming a silent killer with it being linked to other physical ailments, alcohol and/or drug abuse, suicidal tendencies and other mental ailments like Alzheimer, schizophrenia, etc. The issues related to mental wellbeing need to be addressed with as much importance as physical well being and a kind, supportive environment is a much needed necessity in the present era.
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