1. High prevalence rate: According to the data of the World Health Organization, the overall prevalence rate of mental illness in China is higher than the global average. Among them, depression, anxiety and schizophrenia are one of the most common mental diseases.
2, the burden of disease: mental illness has brought a huge burden to individuals and families. Individuals with mental illness may experience psychological pain, loss of ability to work and alienation from others. At the same time, mental illness will also bring economic and social burdens to patients' families and society.
3. Lack of attention and resources: Compared with other health problems, the attention of mental illness in China is relatively low. Similarly, the resources of mental health services are relatively limited, including the shortage of mental health professionals and community mental health facilities, which brings certain challenges to the treatment and management of mental diseases.
4. Social prejudice and discrimination: Due to misunderstanding and social prejudice about mental illness, individuals with mental illness often face discrimination and exclusion. This makes them face more difficulties and obstacles when seeking treatment and support.
The influence of mental illness
1, individual mental health: mental illness will bring psychological pain to individuals. Patients may have negative emotions such as depression, anxiety, loneliness and inferiority, which will affect their mental health and quality of life. Occupational and economic impact: Mental illness may limit patients' career. They may not be able to work normally or continue their career development, thus affecting their personal income and economic situation.
2. Limited living function: Mental illness can affect the daily living function of individuals. For example, patients may face problems such as decreased learning and working ability, attention and memory problems, and social obstacles. , leading to a decline in the quality of life.
3. Family and interpersonal relationships: Mental illness will also have an impact on family and interpersonal relationships. Patients may have interpersonal communication barriers, which will lead to problems in communication with family, friends and society, and then affect the stability of family and intimate relationships.