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    MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE

    PREVENTION DURING COVID-19


    PANDEMIC

    Saima Komor
    Psychologist at Manos Kothon
    Bangladesh.
    What is health?
    Body-Mind Relationship
    Mental health Vs Physical health
    What is Mental health?
    According to the World Health
    Organization (WHO),
     Mental health is a dynamic state of internal
    equilibrium which enables individuals to use
    their abilities in harmony with universal
    values of society.
    3 components of mental health

     Biological well-being
     Psychological well-being 
     Social well-being
    Characteristics of Mental
    Health
     They feel good about themselves.
     They do not become overwhelmed by emotions, such as fear, anger, love,
    jealousy, guilt, or anxiety.
     They have lasting and satisfying personal relationships.
     They feel comfortable with other people.
     They can laugh at themselves and with others.
     They have respect for themselves and for others even if there are
    differences.
     They are able to accept life’s disappointments.
     They can meet life’s demands and handle their problems when they arise.
     They make their own decisions.
     They shape their environment whenever possible and adjust to it when
    necessary.
    What are the signs of mental
    illness?
    Complications in this pandemic
     Unhappiness and decreased enjoyment of life
     Family conflicts
     Relationship difficulties
     Social isolation
     Problems with tobacco, alcohol and other drugs
     Missed work or school, or other problems related to work or school
     Legal and financial problems
     Poverty and homelessness
     Self-harm and harm to others, including suicide or homicide
     Weakened immune system, so your body has a hard time resisting
    infections
     Heart disease and other medical conditions
    Do you know him?
    Various mental illness are the underlying
    causes for people to commit to a suicide
     1. Depression  12. Existential crisis
     2. Anxiety disorder- obsessive-  13. Terminal illness
    compulsive disorder  14. Chronic fatigue/pain
     3. Schizophrenia  15. Finical problem
     4. Bipolar disorder  16. Family conflicts or marital
     5. Post-traumatic stress disorder conflicts
     6. Sexual abuse  17. Physical and emotional abuse
     7. Bullying  18. unwanted Pregnant
     8. Personality disorder  19. Academic/Learning
     9. Impulsive difficulties
     10. Drug addiction  20. Gay, lesbian, questioning
    their sexual orientation
     11. Relationship problem
    Prevention
     Pay attention to warning signs
     Get routine medical care
     Get help when you need it
    Some warning signs…
    Hobbies
    Relaxation
    Mindful Meditation
    Exercise
    Balanced diet
    Here’s a note of a client…

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