The bad weather looming over the financial market this year has resulted in a shocking job loss of about 84,000 professionals every month in the US alone! The colossal unemployment, the stumbling markets and the tumbling stocks have all converged in sounding the death knoll for the mental and physical health of the people worldwide. And the focal point of concern is the mental health – a problem that perpetuates in every strata of the family.

The crisis

Millions are already suffering from depression and other bi-polar disorders, with the average number of attempted suicides reaching an all time high. Even if the financial meltdown heals with time (the prospects of which looks bleak anyway!), the mental agony and consequent suffering will not be brought to task as easily as is being generally thought.

WHO brings the truth to the surface. Not more than a meager 2% of the national health budget is spent on the arena of mental health in treating these troubled souls. This is prevalent in most countries, with most patients skipping health checks or treatment programs arranged concerning their mental well-being. They quote social stigma and job security as the two major reasons for such behavior.

Self Help

In this scenario, why not pick up the jewels from the drab. Here is a small checklist you may pursue to keep your mental health issues at bay.

Ø Keep physically fit