Mental health affects every part of your being. It is the core of your normal functioning, and therefore should be cautiously taken care of. Dr. Alejandra Suzuki and her team at Americas TMS Center and Orange County Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Irvine, California, are here to ensure you stay productive and mentally healthy. So what are some of these mental problems that we are talking about? Let’s take a look.
· Depression
This is the main problem that affects approximately 18% of adults over 18 years of age every year. It is a mood problem where you constantly feel bad about yourself without getting better with time. This illness causes you to have little to no value in life to the extent that it has been known to be the cause of most suicides. It is caused by loss of jobs, loved ones, abuse, chronic illnesses, or bereavement. Symptoms include fatigue, sleeping problems, change in diets, concentration problems, suicidal thoughts, loss of pleasure and interest in what you do, lethargy, and restlessness. Treatment of depression depends on the stage you are in and your response to the procedures given. The early stages may only require regular exercise, change in diet, and other simple lifestyle changes to reduce stress. The severe stage involves counseling and antidepressants.
· Child mental health
Children are prone to mental health issues just as adults. It is usually harder to identify if a child has a mental problem than it is in adults. Therefore, the moment you feel like your child has a mental problem, it is advisable to take them to a professional immediately. Some of the adults who have mental health issues had a traumatic experience or started when they were young. The symptoms that you may look out for are frequent tantrums, loss of interest in favorite activities, less or more sleep than usual, recurring nightmares, compulsive behavior, academic struggles, and trouble playing with other kids. Treatment is usually done depending on what the specialist identifies as the cause of the problem. They can range from counseling, genetic testing, medication, or transcranial magnetic stimulation.
· Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
A grieving experience can be hard to forget and sometimes prevent you from getting to terms with what happened. When your grief and sorrow don’t subside with time, it results in PTSD. It is accompanied by depression, fear, denial, anger, and guilt. A small trigger like the sight of fire or a smell can trigger flashbacks and cause you to shiver and palpitate. It also makes you highly emotional, restless, and even causes physical health deterioration. Treatment involves counseling and therapies like transcranial magnetic therapy.
· Anxiety
It is an emotional response where you worry and fear before something like activities in levels strong enough to interfere with your normal functioning. This is a normal body response and should fade away in a matter of time. If it is frequently occurring, you may need to consult a professional to help overcome this issue. Treatment involves a change in lifestyle, medication, and sometimes therapy.
Do not wait until your mental health deteriorates to a level where you can’t function normally. Get in touch with Americas TMS Center and Orange County Child & Adolescent Psychiatry as soon as the symptoms develop.
