{"id":5318,"date":"2019-06-20T13:33:09","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T13:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kokutangaza.com\/?p=5318"},"modified":"2019-06-20T13:33:09","modified_gmt":"2019-06-20T13:33:09","slug":"what-is-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kokutangaza.com\/what-is-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Mental Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The subject of mental health is so taboo and so misunderstood that many people have no idea what it is. Mental health is actually a spectrum of so many things. Just as there can be so many ailments that affect the body; there are so many ailments that affect the mind. <\/span><\/p>\n

In Tanzania many people deal with mental health issues by either ignoring the problem or depending solely on religious methods. Spirituality is a good thing, however, many people do not realize that you can in fact get medication and professional (medical) help that can manage or even cure a mental health issue. In some cases what is needed is a trained professional to help guide a person through their processes.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, in order to help facilitate better knowledge of mental health, and in order to help those who have or are experiencing something that should be addressed, below is a glossary or list of some (not all) of the most common mental health issues:<\/span><\/p>\n

(Note – If you go to the section of this website labeled \u201cCounseling\u201d you can find professional and medical help for a mental health issue).<\/span><\/p>\n

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)<\/b><\/p>\n

is a chronic condition marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and sometimes impulsivity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alcoholism<\/b><\/p>\n

Addiction to the consumption of alcoholic drink; alcohol dependency.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alzeimer\u2019s Disease<\/b><\/p>\n

Alzeimer\u2019s disease can occur in middle to old age and symptoms include: <\/span>Memory loss. Memory loss is the key symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. An early sign of the disease is usually difficulty remembering recent events or conversations. As the disease progresses, memory impairments worsen and other symptoms develop.<\/span><\/p>\n

At first, a person with Alzheimer’s disease may be aware of having difficulty with remembering things and organizing thoughts. A family member or friend may be more likely to notice how the symptoms worsen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anxiety Disorder<\/b><\/p>\n

Symptoms include:<\/span><\/p>\n