According to Huang Yueqin, director of the Social Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Research Office of the Sixth Hospital of Peking University, a study covering 365,438+0 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities in 2065,438+04 found that the prevalence rate of mood disorders in China was 4.06% (including 3.59% for depression) and the anxiety disorder was 4.98%, which was higher than the national level.

Huang Yueqin said that at present, the prevalence of depression and anxiety in China is on the rise. On the one hand, the common people's understanding of mental illness has improved, they no longer hold back and endure problems when they find them, they know how to seek medical treatment, and the recognition ability of professionals has improved, which makes the disease recognition rate increase.

On the other hand, the development of society has brought about a general change in lifestyle. In the past, people used to "work at sunrise and rest at sunset", but now many urban white-collar workers get up early and get greedy for the dark, and their biological rhythm is disrupted, which has a great impact on their mood and spirit. In addition, due to the excessive pressure of life, negative emotions are difficult to vent, and mental and psychological problems such as depression and anxiety occur frequently.

In addition to social factors, the incidence of mental illness is closely related to heredity, and people with family history of mental illness are more susceptible (risk of illness); Negative personality characteristics are also related to the onset. Generally speaking, people who are "withdrawn, introverted, sensitive and suspicious" are more likely to "catch" mental illness; Major events in life, such as widowhood, divorce, serious illness, and serious illness of family members, may become the fuse of diseases.

Although it sounds terrible, like many physical diseases, mental and psychological diseases can be prevented and cured. Huang Yueqin suggested that people with family history should pay attention to observation, take active precautions and pay attention to some early symptoms, such as insomnia, moping and decreased interest. Once a clue is found, you should go to a regular mental health professional institution in time. The earlier you intervene, the better your prognosis will be.

Natural light has a certain effect on regulating mood, so you might as well go out for exercise before 10 in the morning. At this time, the blue light in the sun is conducive to regulating biological rhythm, and a regular and healthy biological clock is conducive to improving mood. It is very important for people who are already sick to eliminate the sense of shame. Don't feel "ashamed" because you have mental and psychological problems. Be sure to actively seek medical treatment. Under the guidance of a doctor, there is a great possibility of cure.