What Is Samaritans Awareness Day?
Samaritans Awareness Day is held on July 24th and is organised by the Samaritans charity. The campaign attempts to increase people’s awareness of the Samaritans and to call them if they need help at any time of the day or night1.
The Samaritans declared that they are here to help local communities and lower suicide rates. They also state that they will always listen to anyone going through a difficult period.
Physical Illness Was Frequently Considered To Be Correlated With Mental Well-Being
Physical disease is one of the typical causes of negative feelings among people. A UK government document claims that when people experience physical ailments, including neurological disorders, ulcerative colitis, migraines, or any other mobility problem, it will cause more mental issues. Some disabled people also shared they are feeling upset because of their limited social life and because they have to stay home alone, but their family or friends can still go out2. People with physical problems may also feel pessimistic about public health services; for example, the NHS waiting time is too long.
Mental Health Also Has An Impact On Physical Health
Similarly, mental health can also cause more physical problems. An American research report discovered that lonely people have a higher chance of poor health habits. About 40% of people succumb to binge eating caused by loneliness, 34% smoked cigarettes, and 21% abused alcohol or drugs3.
AgeUK has highlighted that older people are more likely to have mental health symptoms, and they suggest people look for help as soon as possible if needed4.
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