Wed Sep 07 2022
Factors That Affect Your Mental Health
Factors That Affect An Individual’s Mental Health
Published by Lyte Psychiatry · Meet our care team
Many aspects affect a person’s mental health and wellness. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), time invested at work (stress), looking after others such as taking care of family members, and living in an unstable economic environment (financial stress) all increase an individual’s exposure to high levels of anxiety. Factors listed below are more likely to have a negative effect on mental health.
Stress
Trauma, Childhood abuse
Physical health condition (illness)
Social disadvantage (Poverty)
Family HX of mental illness
Your psychological health is an important part of a healthy and balanced lifestyle, as well as it deserves to be taken seriously. Individuals with low socioeconomic status (low income) and history of mental disorder are at a higher risk of psychological health and wellness conditions. If you like this article and you would like to get more info click to find out more please.
Further Reading
NIMH — Mental Health Topics
Evidence-based information on all major mental health conditions
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral service: 1-800-662-4357
CDC — Mental Health
Public health data and resources on mental health in the U.S.
These topic resources supplement the references linked within the article.
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