The cause of many mental disorders can be in suffering, specifically in the sense that we attribute to this emotional state, the most interesting aspect of this perspective is that it is not a theoretical elaboration, but a psychological technique known as logotherapy. about the meaning of human existence, as well as the human search for that sense.
There is a wide variety of mental disorders, each with different manifestations; in general, they are characterized by a combination of changes in thinking, perception, emotions, behavior and relationships with others. For the World Health Organization (WHO), effective treatments for mental disorders are the measures that can alleviate the suffering they cause.
- On the other hand.
- The incidence of mental disorders continues to increase.
- With important effects on people’s health and serious consequences at the socioeconomic level and in the context of human rights in all countries.
“The pain is felt. Suffering is the pain-generating effect. If someone can handle the pain, they can live without suffering. If anyone can take the pain, they’ll take it all. If someone learns to manage pain, they will learn to control themselves. -James Fray-
One in four people will have a mental health problem throughout their lives. Mental health is understood as a harmonious way of relating to oneself and others, maintaining a good social integration and quality of life according to the stage and expectations of each individual.
It can be changed for several reasons. On the other hand, the vital conflicts or reactions to painful situations that we face during our lives should not be understood as diseases, except when these situations continue over time or when their intensity is very high.
Determinants of mental health and mental disorders include not only individual characteristics, but also the ability to manage our thoughts, emotions, behaviors and interactions with others; they also include social, cultural, economic, political and environmental factors, such as national policies, social protection, standard of living, working conditions or community social support.
Other factors that can cause many mental disorders include stress, genetic inheritance, diet, perinatal infections, and exposure to environmental risks.
“The desire to be responsible for one’s life, the need for control, is born in each of us. Taking control is essential to our mental health and success. -Robert Foster Bennett-
There are diseases that appear as frequently in almost all cultures and in all countries, on the other hand, there are others that are more related to social and family, cultural, socioeconomic conditions, etc. There are also genetic factors predisposed to certain diseases, as well as sex-related factors.
However, when the damage to mental health is very significant it is because it causes a lot of suffering and that suffering changes the way the person lives, perceives and understands, it is also emphasized that the problem can come from different biological causes, psychological or social reasons.
We must be aware that anyone can, at some point in their lives and under certain conditions, experience emotional change and great pain that can directly affect the course of their life, however, for mental illness to appear, the need for other factors that it is also common to influence biological, psychological or social factors present or past. In these cases, suffering becomes so intense that it becomes the cause of many mental disorders.
“Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also harder to bear. -S. Lewis-