Your Mental Health Matters

Do you feel anxious, worried, stressed or depressed?
Are you worried about your own or someone else's mental health?

Mental health is one of the most neglected areas of public health. Close to 1 billion people are living with a mental disorder, 3 million people die every year from the harmful use of alcohol and one person dies every 40 seconds by suicide. And now, billions of people around the world have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which is having a further impact on people’s mental health.

The data on increased stress & anxiety levels during this time is alarming. There is an increase in suicide case. There is an increase in number of people suffering from some kind of mental illness.

**Disclaimer: We are not Clinicians. We are coaches & facilitators who have, in our interactions with our clients, realised that a lot of them are showing borderline depressive patterns/tendencies. Basis the results of your self assessment we would give certain recommendations.
Since the questionnaire relies on respondent self-report, all responses should be verified by the clinician, and a definitive diagnosis should be made on clinical grounds taking into account how well the respondent understood the questionnaire, as well as other relevant information from the respondent.

All the questions are well researched and based on mental health tests that are conducted by leading mental health facilities and also some of the armed forces (for their elite forces).

Depression is a disorder that is evidenced by excessive sadness, loss of interest in enjoyable things, and low motivation.

It is normal to experience feelings of sadness and despair in response to adverse life events. Such events could include loss, major life changes, stress, or disappointment. In most cases, the sad feelings resolve as you come to terms with the changes in your life. In situations such as bereavement, these feelings may persist for months and return at significant times, such as birthdays and anniversaries related to the lost loved one. Provided you have times when you can enjoy things, however, this sadness is not a sign of depression.

Depression is common. One in three people will experience a major depressive episode at some stage in their lives. While most cases of depression are mild, about one person in ten will have a moderate or severe episode.

The important thing to keep in mind about any extraordinary health crisis such as COVID-19 outbreak is – not only does it impact our physical health, but also plays havoc on our mental health. Medical authorities across the world have warned us through guidelines on how physical distancing measures and social isolation can take a toll on our mental health.

The most common emotion being faced by each one of us is fear – making us anxious and panicky. Prolonged financial hardships due to the risk of job loss & salary cuts, low levels of awareness combined with mental stress are known to exert significant negative effects on our physical immunity levels. Add to it the financial stress of – what if I or someone I love get infected with COVID-19? How will I manage my finances when I already run the risk of losing my earning?

**Disclaimer: We are not Clinicians. We are coaches & facilitators who have, in our interactions with our clients, realised that a lot of them are showing borderline depressive patterns/tendencies. Basis the results of your self assessment we would give certain recommendations.
Since the questionnaire relies on respondent self-report, all responses should be verified by the clinician, and a definitive diagnosis should be made on clinical grounds taking into account how well the respondent understood the questionnaire, as well as other relevant information from the respondent.

All the questions are well researched and based on mental health tests that are conducted by leading mental health facilities and also some of the armed forces (for their elite forces).