{"id":2062276,"date":"2023-10-10T16:16:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T20:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-world-mental-health-day-go-for-a-run\/"},"modified":"2023-10-10T16:20:06","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T20:20:06","slug":"this-world-mental-health-day-go-for-a-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-world-mental-health-day-go-for-a-run\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate World Mental Health Day, Run!"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthis-world-mental-health-day-go-for-a-run%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2062276&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"article-content\">\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">World\u200d Mental Health Day: Performative Advocacy or Genuine \u2064Solutions?<\/h2>\n<p>Every\u2062 October\u200c 10th, \u200dcelebrities, politicians,\u2063 and bureaucrats gather to raise awareness for &#8220;World Mental \u200cHealth Day.&#8221;\u200b However, \u200ctheir actions often seem \u2064more\u200b focused on self-promotion than\u2063 on addressing the actual \u2063crisis at hand.<\/p>\n<p>This year, Selena Gomez, the multi-millionaire who produced a\u200c documentary\u200c about her mental \u2064health struggles, is using \u200dthe day to promote her beauty \u2063brand. U.S. Surgeon \u2064General Dr. \u200dVivek \u200bMurthy \u2062went\u200c on &#8220;The\u200b Today Show&#8221; to\u2062 claim \u2064that bolstering the surveillance state will somehow solve the \u200cmental health crisis.\u200c And estranged ex-royals Harry and Meghan \u200care hosting a summit to complain\u2062 about mean tweets and negative media\u2063 attention.<\/p>\n<p>While it&#8217;s true that \u200drates of loneliness, depression, and suicide have skyrocketed, especially among young people,\u200d these advocates seem more interested in &#8220;awareness,&#8221; expensive programs, and sob stories than in addressing\u200c the root \u2063causes of \u200bthe \u2063crisis.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health<\/h2>\n<p>A recent study from Vrije University in Amsterdam \u200dsuggests that running is a better cure for\u200d anxiety \u2064and depression than antidepressant \u200cpills. Yet, countless\u200c Americans continue to\u200b rely on mood \u200bdisorder medications instead of engaging in physical exercise.<\/p>\n<p>Running or\u200c even just walking \u200ccan boost mood and lower the risk of mental illness. A UK study found that \u2062individuals with low fitness levels \u2063had a significantly higher chance of experiencing depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the way we\u2063 nourish our bodies plays a \u200dmajor role in mental \u200dhealth. Diets high in refined sugar\u200b can contribute to various\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-approves-funding-for-a-study-on-using-psychedelic-therapy-for-veterans\/\" title=\"House funds study on psychedelic therapy for veterans.\">mental\u200d health conditions<\/a>, while traditional diets\u200c have been shown\u200c to\u200c lower the risk of depression.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faith and\u2063 Family<\/h2>\n<p>In discussions about\u2062 mental health, diet \u2064and exercise are often\u200d mentioned, \u200dbut faith is rarely considered. It&#8217;s no coincidence that the most mentally\u2064 ill generation, \u200dGen \u2064Z, is\u200b also\u2062 the\u2064 most irreligious. Faith\u2063 provides values, keeps families together, and fosters communal bonds.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Big Brother<\/h2>\n<p>The tendency to\u2064 treat symptoms rather than root causes\u2064 is not limited \u2062to Western medicine; it reflects a larger\u2062 issue \u2063in Western culture. Government programs like Mental\u200c Health First Aid have proven ineffective and even detrimental to students&#8217; mental health.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the government&#8217;s\u200c response\u2062 to the mental\u200d health\u2063 crisis has led to increased \u2062surveillance\u200c and\u2063 violations of civil liberties. The idea that\u2064 the same government responsible for\u200c family breakdown and attacks on privacy can\u2062 solve the crisis is ironic.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2062 people truly need are lifestyle changes, not just \u200bawareness. Cultivating \u200dmental toughness \u200cthrough discipline, exercise, and \u200bwhole foods\u200c is\u2063 essential. The government should redirect funding from pointless programs to \u200dsupporting families and allowing faith communities to thrive.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of listening to lectures \u2062from celebrities, individuals struggling \u2062with \u2063mental \u2063health should prioritize activities like running, walking, prayer, \u2063and spending time with family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062 How can we ensure that mental health\u2063 is truly prioritized over the profitability\u2063 of \u200dthe pharmaceutical industry?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200b N\u200bs, experiencing\u2062 side effects\u200d and dependency, instead of \u200bengaging\u2064 in regular physical \u200dactivity.\u200d This raises the\u200d question: Are we\u200d truly prioritizing mental health or are we simply supporting a\u2062 profitable\u200b pharmaceutical\u2064 industry?<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the rise\u2064 of social media \u2062and technology has resulted in \u200ca generation consumed by \u200dcomparison,\u2064 cyberbullying, and constant\u2064 exposure to\u2063 manipulated and unrealistic\u200b standards of beauty and success. Rather \u200dthan focusing \u200con superficial solutions like \u200dcelebrity\u2063 beauty\u200d brands, we \u2063need to address the negative impact of social media on mental health, particularly among young people. \u2062Policies should \u2062be implemented \u200cto \u200bregulate \u2063online platforms, enforce stricter measures against \u200dcyberbullying, and promote digital\u2063 literacy and healthy \u200donline habits.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education<\/h2>\n<p>An often\u200b overlooked aspect of mental \u200bhealth is the state \u2064of our education systems.\u2064 Students face immense pressure to excel academically, sacrificing\u2063 their well-being in the process. Mental health education and support should be\u2062 integrated into curricula, teaching students how to effectively manage\u200c stress, build resilience, and \u200bseek help\u200b when needed. Furthermore, reducing \u200cthe emphasis on standardized testing and competition will alleviate the excessive stress placed on students, enabling them to\u200d focus on their overall well-being.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stigma and Accessibility<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the increased\u2062 awareness surrounding mental health, taboo and stigma still persist in many societies. \u200bThis prevents individuals from \u2063seeking help and\u2064 perpetuates the cycle \u2064of suffering\u200b in silence. We \u2062need to \u200cfoster an environment of \u200bunderstanding and acceptance, where\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/9-year-old-girl-pepper-sprayed-during-interaction-with-rochester-police\/\" title=\"9-Year-Old Girl Pepper Sprayed During Interaction With Rochester Police\">mental health issues<\/a> are \u200dseen as \u200blegitimate and deserving of support and treatment. By incorporating mental health education into school \u2062curricula\u200d and workplace training, we can \u200dnormalize\u200c discussions around mental health and create\u2063 a supportive network for those\u200c in need.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, accessibility to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">mental health services<\/a> remains a \u200bsignificant obstacle for many\u2062 individuals.\u2062 Limited \u200dresources and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-world-mental-health-day-go-for-a-run\/\" title=\"Celebrate World Mental Health Day, Run!\">long waiting times prevent timely intervention<\/a> and exacerbate the \u200dseverity of mental health\u200d conditions. Governments and healthcare systems must invest in the expansion\u200d of\u200b mental health services, ensuring that adequate and\u200d affordable support is accessible to all. This includes providing funding for\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/its-not-a-housing-problem\/\" title=\"It\u2019s Not a Housing Problem\">community mental health centers<\/a>, \u200dtraining \u200dmental health professionals, and increasing the\u2062 availability of \u200conline and telehealth services.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Way Forward<\/h2>\n<p>World Mental Health Day should not be reduced to performative advocacy by \u2064celebrities and\u200c politicians seeking positive public relations. It must be a day of genuine reflection and action\u2063 to address the \u200bcomplex\u200c issues surrounding \u2062mental health. We need \u200dconcrete solutions that tackle \u2064the root causes of the crisis, rather than superficial \u200dBand-Aid \u200dapproaches.<\/p>\n<p>Promoting physical exercise as a form \u200cof therapy, integrating \u2063mental health education into\u2062 education systems, \u200dcombating stigma, and ensuring\u200d accessibility \u2063to mental health services are critical steps towards prioritizing the well-being of individuals and \u2064communities. Only through \u200bconcerted\u2063 efforts and a comprehensive approach can we truly make \u200cprogress in improving global mental health.<\/p>\n<p>Let World Mental\u2063 Health \u2062Day\u200b serve as a reminder\u200c that\u200c mental health is not an\u200c individual \u2064issue, \u2062but a social one that requires a \u2064collective effort to create a\u200d world where everyone can thrive mentally, emotionally,\u2063 and \u2063physically.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Show&#8221; to discuss the importance of mental health and encourage viewers to prioritize their well-being. 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