Good mental health in all aspects of our lives is vitally important to be able to lead a fulfilling life. Our mental health impacts our ability to manage our emotions, maintain good relationships and to carry out functions which we would normally take for granted. The types of mental ill health are wide ranging and includes conditions that may not spring to mind as being mental illnesses, such as stress, loneliness and anger. The mental health charity Mind lists 33 different conditions classified as mental ill health and says that 1 in 4 people will suffer from a mental health problem each year in England, with depression and anxiety being the most common diagnosis. Worldwide it is estimated that around 970 million people are affected by mental health issues, with approximately 12% of the female and 9% of the male world population suffering from a disorder.
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