The Saudi National Survey of Mental Health reported that 34% of Saudis have been diagnosed with mental health disorders during some period of their life and that the most common disorders in the Kingdom are separation anxiety disorder and deficit disorder. of attention and hyperactivity.
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A mental health statistic revealed that 75% of chronic mental illnesses begin at age 24, 50% of mental disorders begin to manifest before age 14, and 1 in 5 adults suffer from one of these disorders, and 25% of people had to make a decision between daily necessities and paying for mental health care and 52% of those in need of psychological care tried to overcome them on their own instead of seeking adequate psychological care and the statistics have indicated that 10 million out of 18 people over the age of 18 suffer from more than one addiction or mental health disorder.
In a related context, the section of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of the Eastern Province, represented by the Social Development Sector, with the participation of the Department of Social Protection and Psychological Services, organized lessons, educational pillars and consultancy, in the coveted the slogan: “Mental Health and Wellbeing for All 2022”, as part of the activities of the World Mental Health Day. The events aim to improve the quality of human life through mental health promotion programs, raise awareness among community members about mental health problems and activate efforts to support them.
Educational Lessons The educational lessons included a lesson on violence and neglect in childhood and its relationship to psychological disorders in adulthood, presented by a clinical psychologist, Masoumeh al-Swaiket, who is incorrect and does not reinforce behavior positive, and helps improve lifestyle.
Contribute Effectively The second lesson was entitled: “Mental Health and Quality of Life”, presented by a senior psychologist, Fatima Al-Asiri, who defined mental health as a state of psychological well-being on an emotional, psychological and social level, and influences the feelings, interaction and adaptation of the person to life and its events, as well as allowing him to cope with various pressures, reach his potential, learn and work well and actively contribute to the development of himself and his community.
