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of one’s mental health leads to mental health conditions. Despite the problems, having a good

mental health shall allow us to cope with the demands and challenges in life. Being mentally
healthy paves the way to work productively and contribute to the society.

It was also emphasized that everything always begins in the mind. Feelings affect us in

every way and these emotions that we feel depend on what believe. What a person feels depends
on what they think. Thus, it is essential to shape good thoughts and focus on positivity. Everyone

shall remember that beliefs create an impact on feelings, consequently influencing one’s behavior.
In contrast, when we cannot fully control our emotions, it could lead to unpleasant behavior. Some

can experience depression, and could lead to suicide.

In such cases, we shall not blame a person but to determine and alleviate the sadness

causing hopelessness and misery. Suicide is a serious problem and must be addressed. Treatments
are already available, thus, those who suffer such conditions must be helped. Overall, we must

promulgate mental health and reach out to each and every one to keep a good state of mind and
well-being, whether we may be suffering from mental health conditions or not.