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Coping Strategies for Mental Health
*Also published under the title: "How to Maintain Emotional Health in an Emergency"
https://www.thereadystore.com/food-storage/18184/coping-strategies-for-mental-health/
One in four people will suffer from mental illness in one form or another at some point during their lives. 450 million people are currently suffering from mental health issues worldwide. Treatment is widely available, but many of those who suffer never seek professional help due to the stigma associated with mental illness. The World Health Organization suggests that mental health support should be moved from large mental institutions and towards community health programs. Mental health care should ideally become a part of primary or general care. However, the sad reality is that 40% of countries have zero mental health policies, 30% have no mental health programs, and 25% have absolutely no mental health legislation. When a disaster strikes those with mental health programs will be strained to the breaking point. ---CONTINUED---