The doctor Elizabeth Ofelia Liberal, head of the Directorate of Mental Health and Addictions of Mendoza, recalled the importance of strengthening and expanding our network of human ties to keep us mentally healthy. Mendoza has a telephone line to attend emergencies and obtain guidance in the area of mental health, which is 148 option 0.
Issues related to mental health and the various pathologies that affect us should be a topic that we can talk about freely in order to detect conditions more quickly and effectively. These concepts were put on the table by the head of Mendoza Mental Health, Ellizabeth Ofelia Liberal, who indicated that mental health, historically and even today “is highly stigmatized, so much so that instead of just talking about health, as a unity, we separate physical health from mental health.”
The professional recalled that depression is the most disabling disease in the world in total numbers. “The saddest thing is that in many cases no one is seen when clear symptoms such as sadness, irascibility, sleep problems or loss of the ability to feel pleasure are seen.”
take care of ourselves in solidarity
Liberal remarked that as a society we have to have a sense of solidarity; It is a way of taking care of ourselves. “We have to be able to talk about issues related to mental health.”
He recommended going to any health care center to start the treatment process, “there the professionals will be able to refer us, either to the area of psychiatry, psychology or a treatment that includes both modalities.”
The links are the strength of the social support network, the strongest threads of the plot. Regarding depression disorders, Liberal stressed that “we are not depressed, we are depressed, which is something quite different. You get out of depression, it is completely feasible to return to having a great quality of life.”
If the symptoms last more than two weeks, consult
He elaborated on the importance of the links to act on time in any case of mental health condition. “It would call our attention not to be affected by a family loss or any other traumatic situation in life, but if the symptoms of loss of will, insomnia or lack of appetite continue for more than two weeks, it is essential to seek professional help ”.
The 148, option 0, a first opportunity
The telephone line 148, option 0, is a simple and urgent tool where you can have a quick consultation that guides us through a specialized team.
He recommended maintaining healthy lifestyle habits, essential to maintain balance and strengthen mental health. Among multiple positive resources, such as food, the official highlighted physical exercise and the expansion of ties.