Unquestionably mental health (MH) is a public health concern; however, as in all matters of health focus has shifted from the treatment of illness and disease to that of prevention. Subsequently, this theory also applies to MI in efforts to reduce not only its prevalence but also the anguish suffers endure. However, reducing the prevalence is complicated by the fact mental illness is both complex and far-reaching, whereby, a one-size-fits-all approach proves ineffective. For that reason, intervention and prevention programs must be independently tailored in such fashion as to meet the objective and outcomes expected. For instance, a prevention program that aims to reduce the incidence rate of HIV infection amongst adolescents suffering from MI would prove ineffective if used to reduce the incidence rate of sexual assaults committed by sexual predators who suffer from MI.
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Although all able-bodied individuals should partake in routine exercise its especially important for those who find themselves in stressful environments and situations (e.g. medical school). “Regular exercise has demonstrated a positive effect on not only promoting physical health, but also mental health. Exercise encourages a healthy mood, positive self-esteem, and better cognition, while decreasing the chances of depression, anxiety, and burnout” (Bitonte & DeSanto, 2014, p. 43). Because exercise is interconnected with psychological well-being and life satisfaction, the authors propose mandatory physical exercise at 90 minutes per week spread over a period of three days with 30-minute sessions for all medical students. Notably, they further suggested that institutions build this time allotment into the student’s curriculum as not to enhance the existing burden of time
The key to mental health prevention is early detection; meaning, the …show more content…
Although all able-bodied individuals should partake in routine exercise its especially important for those who find themselves in stressful environments and situations (e.g. medical school). “Regular exercise has demonstrated a positive effect on not only promoting physical health, but also mental health. Exercise encourages a healthy mood, positive self-esteem, and better cognition, while decreasing the chances of depression, anxiety, and burnout” (Bitonte & DeSanto, 2014, p. 43). Because exercise is interconnected with psychological well-being and life satisfaction, the authors propose mandatory physical exercise at 90 minutes per week spread over a period of three days with 30-minute sessions for all medical students. Notably, they further suggested that institutions build this time allotment into the student’s curriculum as not to enhance the existing burden of time