Quality of life is a comprehensive concept covering physiological, psychological, social and environmental dimensions, which is related to people's feelings and satisfaction with all aspects of life. In many studies on quality of life, mental health is regarded as a key factor, which interacts with other aspects of quality and constitutes people's quality of life.
Mental health means that individuals can maintain a good mental state, positive attitude and emotions when coping with challenges and pressures in daily life. Mental health is the basis for people to maintain positive optimism, stabilize their emotions and adapt well in their daily lives. When faced with difficulties and setbacks in life, individuals can actively respond and remain calm, which is the core of mental health.
Mental health helps to maintain and improve the social function of individuals. Good mental health can promote the benign interaction between individuals and others, establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships, thus contributing to the social integration and social function of individuals.
Mental health will also affect personal health. Mental health and physical health are interrelated. While maintaining a good mental state, individuals can also effectively reduce the probability of illness and improve physical resistance.
Influencing factors of quality of life:
1. Health status: Personal health status is one of the most important factors affecting the quality of life. The deterioration of physical health often leads to the decline of quality of life, and good physical health can improve the quality of life.
2. Psychological status: Mental health status also has a significant impact on the quality of life. Psychological problems such as depression, anxiety and depression may lead to a decline in the quality of life, while positive attitudes, emotions and self-awareness are helpful to improve the quality of life.
3. Social support: Social support includes the support and care of family, friends and other social relationships. Social support can provide individual emotional support and practical help, which helps to relieve stress and improve the quality of life.
4. Lifestyle: Lifestyle includes eating, exercise, rest, entertainment and other habits. A good lifestyle helps to keep healthy and improve the quality of life; An unhealthy lifestyle may have a negative impact on health and lead to a decline in the quality of life.
5. Economic conditions: The influence of economic conditions on the quality of life is also an important factor. Poverty may lead to a decline in the quality of life, while good economic conditions can provide individuals with better medical care, better living conditions and higher quality of life.
6. Environmental and cultural factors: Environmental and cultural factors may also affect the quality of life. Environmental factors such as environmental pollution, noise and climate may have a negative impact on health; Cultural factors may affect personal values, lifestyles and social relations, thus affecting the quality of life.