What so Many Experience Mental Health Issues in the World?
The number of people suffering from one or another type of mental health issues is steadily increasing. According to World Health Organization (WHO) data for 2019 (the year that the largest study in this field was conducted), one in eight people on the planet, i.e., a total of 970 million people, faced mental health issues. There is no doubt that this figure has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to grow. What are the causes? Spoiler: there are many!
Dr. Helga
High-stress levels
The modern rhythm of life demands high productivity, multitasking, and success. People constantly face competition and pressure at work, in educational studies, and social relationships. Financial instability, loans, and uncertainty about the future intensify anxiety.
Economic and political instability
Economic recessions, inflation, and fear of job loss cause chronic stress, and global political instability and conflicts cause fear and uncertainty.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a multifold increase in anxiety disorders due to isolation and fear of illness.
Information overload
We have access to an enormous amount of information and content. And unfortunately, it's not just cute kitties that get caught up in our information stream. News that constantly t...
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