Authoritative interpretation by the National Health Commission on how to safeguard 'mental health'
2025-02-19
In today's fast-paced society, mental health and hygiene issues are increasingly receiving public attention. In order to popularize relevant knowledge and enhance public awareness of mental health, the National Health Commission recently held a press conference, inviting experts in the fields of mental health and mental health to interpret hot topics such as adolescent mental health, adult psychological adjustment, and elderly psychological support. Adolescent mental health: accepting emotions and scientifically guiding. As the new semester approaches, many teenagers face the challenge of transitioning from a "holiday mode" to a "learning mode" after enjoying their leisure time during winter vacation. Cui Yonghua, chief physician of Beijing Children's Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University, suggests that parents and schools should first guide their children to accept their own emotional changes, and reduce stress and adjust emotions through appropriate exercise, relaxation training, and other methods. At the same time, adjust the work and rest time in advance, and gradually adapt to the new pace of life according to the school's work and rest arrangements. In addition, developing a reasonable study plan and actively participating in social activities are effective ways to alleviate the anxiety of starting school. Regarding the psychological problems that teenagers may encounter, Cui Yonghua mentioned that school psychological counseling rooms, off campus professional psychological counseling institutions, and the national unified psychological assistance hotline "12356" are all channels through which teenagers can seek help. For more serious psychological problems, professional assistance should be sought. At the same time, emotional support from family and society is also an important guarantee for the mental health of adolescents. Adult psychological adjustment: rational view of online psychological assessment forms. There are many psychological assessment scales online, how should we rationally view the assessment results? Qiao Ying, chief physician of Shanghai Mental Health Center, stated that the vast majority of online psychological assessment tools are "self-assessment" tools, such as personality assessment, anxiety and depression assessment, which should be treated rationally and scientifically screened. If you find that you have certain psychological tendencies, you should seek support and assistance from professional institutions in a timely manner. Qiao Ying reminds that online psychological assessment scales have certain limitations, usually only having limited prompts and lacking scientific and personalized guidance. Participants may misunderstand or not fully understand the questions, resulting in inaccurate measurement results. Some scales still have a tendency towards entertainment and commercialization, and are not developed using scientific methods. Regarding some people feeling physically and mentally exhausted, unable to lift their spirits, and experiencing sleep disorders after a long holiday, Qiao Ying suggests that they should adjust their daily routine as soon as possible after the holiday ends, ensure sufficient sleep, restore normal meal times, and pay attention to balanced diet and moderate exercise. In terms of emotional and stress management, experts suggest learning to recognize one's own emotions by asking oneself questions such as "What's wrong with me?" "Why am I getting angry?" "What are my needs?" and changing one's mindset; Engaging in relaxation training, such as breathing exercises, can help alleviate tense emotions; Find a suitable way to express emotions, such as painting. Psychological support for the elderly: avoiding "social isolation" As they grow older, some elderly people may feel socially alienated or isolated, lacking a sense of belonging. Zhang Qing'e, chief physician of Beijing Anding Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University, pointed out that the mental health of the elderly is closely related to factors such as personal personality, physical condition, family and social support. Older people should start from themselves, establish a good mentality, improve their psychological adaptability, do a good job in personal health management, and pay attention to their physical and mental health. Actively participate in social activities, expand social circles, and avoid "social isolation". At the same time, it can cultivate a wide range of interests and hobbies, and unleash one's "residual energy". Family and society play important roles in psychological support for the elderly. Zhang Qing'e said that children and family members should pay more attention to the elderly, increase the frequency of meetings and communication time, and make them feel "needed". At the social level, support for the elderly should also be strengthened, providing more opportunities for social activities, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere, and jointly helping the elderly face emotional isolation in life. Huang Xuebing, chief physician of Peking University Sixth Hospital, stated that the emergence of these internet buzzwords, such as "relaxation" and "mental exhaustion", reflects the attention of the whole society to mental health and the popularization of mental health knowledge, in response to the current popular "hot words" related to mental health in society. She reminds the public that anxiety and depression are both human emotional reactions with psychological and physiological attributes. When experiencing unexplained physical discomfort symptoms, physical examination should be conducted first to rule out organic diseases, and then consider whether it is caused by psychological problems. (New Society)
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Source:Economic Information Daily
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