There are thousands of environmental factors that affect you and your mental health. If you fail to balance all of them, you may become the victim of mental issues and disorders. Artist Phil Wall, living and working in the UK, knows how hard it is for mentally-ill people to overcome their difficulties and share their problems. In addition, he notices some people even don’t know and don’t realize the symptoms of the mental health issues they are facing.
Therefore, the artist decides to draw an illustration series called “Never Stay Dead” that turns mental health problems into monster looks. He wants to visualize them in a way that everyone could understand easily, like monsters that live with people on daily basis. Thank Phil Wall for his meaningful project. Scroll down to see eleven drawings below, and tell us your feeling in the comment.
#1. BPD
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BPD stands for borderline personality disorder. It refers to a situation when a person has unstable emotions and relationships, and they feel the wavering sense of themselves and other people. This is a treatable disorder, so all you need to do is to follow what doctors said. Click here to find out more about the symptoms, causes, and medical treatment for BDP.
#2. Body Dysmorphia
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Body Dysmorphia is a mental disorder when a person is too worried about the flaws in their body which are usually unnoticeable to other people. NHS has given several causes and treatments for the disorder on their website.
#3. Addiction
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Addiction refers to the condition when a person addicts to a certain substance or things, like drugs. It can cause severe consequences to mental health. Addicted people often can’t control what they think and behave. Addiction is listed as a cause of other crimes in adults.
#4. Insomnia
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Insomnia, known as an extreme lack of sleep, is a common disorder that can affect both the physical and mental health of its victims. You can treat insomnia yourself by changing your sleep habits. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Make sure your bedroom is dark and quiet, use curtains, blinds, an eye mask if needed. Don’t smoke or drink alcohol, tea, or coffee for at least 6 hours before going to bed.
#5. OCD
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OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) is a common health condition affecting men, women, and children. It’s when a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Read more information about OCD here.
#6. Autism
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People with autism may find it hard to communicate with other people or to understand how other people think or feel. Because autism varies from person to person, so it’s advised that patients should go to the doctor to find the treatment relevant to their condition.
#7. ADHD
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ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a medical condition that happens to children. Kids Health has suggested parents having ADHD children to stay involved, work with their kid’s schools, and try to parent with warmth and purpose.
#8. PTSD
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PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) refers to a mental disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events. Several symptoms that help realize PTSD are insomnia, difficulty in concentration. When they become severe enough, it can cause certain impacts on people’s health day to day. Remember to visit the doctor when you need advice and consultation.
#9. Depression
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This is a common mental disorder worldwide, caused by a complex interaction of social, psychological, and biological factors. It is estimated that 3.8% of the world population is affected by depression, and this number goes up to 18.5% in America. An interesting fact is that depression and physical health are found to have interrelationships with each other. For example, cardiovascular disease can lead to depression and vice versa.
#10. Anxiety
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According to NHS, anxiety is a mild or severe feeling of unease, such as worry or fear as body’s natural response to stress. This is a common issue affecting 5% of the UK population. People from 35 to 59 are more likely to be diagnosed with it, and women are slightly more affected by the disorder.
#11. Bipolar
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Bipolar is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). Statistics have shown that 2.8% of U.S adults (about 5 million people) have to deal with it every year. Bipolar mostly happens to people in their ’20s. There are several treatments for this disorder like medication, psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy.
