disorders. The main cause for such disorders is mainly society. Most common disorders are anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Anorexia nervosa is the intense fear of gaining weight and the distorted perception of weight. On the other hand bulimia is binge eating and then purging the food so as to lose the calories. Such mental health issues could have very severe consequences.
What to do when a young person is dealing with mental health issues
When someone you know is suffering from a mental health issue you should always approach the person in a quiet environment where you can express concern and listen without judgement.
When giving advice, you should always suggest options but do force someone to seek help. It is important to reassure the person that suffering from a mental health illness is OKAY. They should never feel ashamed of themselves, as our mental health is just as important as our physical health.
There are various things that one could suggest to someone so as to look after their mental health. These include: Maintaining a social life, keeping active, accept who you are, making sure you have someone you can rely on and lastly that you can always seek help if needed.
If you feel like you are struggling with your mental health and feel that you need help, do not be afraid to seek help. There are various means by which you can get help these include: talking to a friend or a school counsellor, online via kellimni.com which is an anonymous platform, Richmond foundation self help groups or call Aġenzija Appoġġ which is a 24 hr support line on 179.
express concern and listen without judgement.
When giving advice, you should always suggest options but do force someone to seek help. It is important to reassure the person that suffering from a mental health illness is OKAY. They should never feel ashamed of themselves, as our mental health is just as important as our physical health.
There are various things that one could suggest to someone so as to look after their mental health. These include: Maintaining a social life, keeping active, accept who you are, making sure you have someone you can rely on and lastly that you can always seek help if needed.