I have learned through the years, That It's not where you live, It's the people who surround you that make you feel at home.

The importance of family and healthy mental health

A person with mental health problems or disorders may be more amenable to treatment if their family relationships are strong and supportive. Stability, emotional support, and sometimes financial support can also help those struggling with a mental health problem.

While some people with mental illness need a lot of family support, others may only need transportation for treatment or the daily connections that most people want when needed.

How does your family affect you and your life?

Your family can have a significant impact on your behavior. We learn a lot about ourselves and how we connect with the world. Family acquaintances cast long shadows, especially when we are young and they are deeply ********* in our minds. Young children learn a lot from their parents and/or guardians and as they get older it can have a variety of consequences:

Physical well-being - Numerous studies have shown that good relationships with family can lead to more positive habits such as better self-care and healthier food choices. On the other hand, negative relationships can lead to poor physical self-care and unhealthy eating habits.

Mental Health - Having a robust and supportive family from an early age contributes to a greater psychological state as an adult. We need to be loved and appreciated as children, which gives us purpose as we grow older and into adulthood. Without it, we would be more likely to experience mental health problems as we get older.

Emotional Health - Positive older siblings teach us the way to interact and make friends with other children of all ages, which may be beneficial to our psychological state. It also enables us to share and nurture empathy. On the other hand, problematic sibling relationships, such as competition or competition for parental love, can have long-term negative effects.

 Impact of the family on mental health:

According to increasing studies, negative family relationships can cause stress, affect mental health, and even cause physical symptoms.

Unsupported abuse:

Both physical and mental abuse can have a profound effect on a person's mental health. When a child is abused, he or she may develop a mental health disorder that requires lifelong maintenance. The symptoms of a mental illness can be severe and can be treated for years depending on the severity of the abuse, how long it lasted, and the person's underlying mental health.

Even if their mental health symptoms are under control, a person who has been abused by family members may need regular medical help. The full extent of child and adolescent abuse is still being investigated.

Studies have shown that families can worsen each other's mental health and/or mental illness.

Since many mental health sufferers are cared for by family members, when they refuse to provide it, the healing process is hampered.

Chronic stress:

Chronic stress can impair cognitive and emotional health. This stress can contribute to the emergence of psychological state problems like anxiety or depression over time. Chronic stress in the family is especially worrying because the victim usually has few options to reduce stress.

If family members are interested in counseling, this stress can be reduced. If chronic stress persists, the patient may need personal counseling to learn how to cope with the situation in their family.

You have no control over your mental health, but you have control over whether or not you ask for help. If your family is not on board, it is important that you talk to your health care professional, who can explain your options and help you get the help you need.