Author: Dr. Evgenia Leonova
“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t,” – John Green
“Mental illness… occurs when our mental health is compromised or neglected for so long that it affects our ability to function in our everyday life,” – Kati Morton
The other day I was reviewing healthcare industry reports from several established corporations and caught myself thinking that, despite the solid focus on trending technology and the great diseases and treatments’ overview, the reports were lacking in terms of causes and risks. The old school of business thinking encourages us to always consider demographics.
And the demographic data showed shocking numbers of deaths. In the last several years, the mortality rate of Americans under the age of 40 went up to over 100% in 42 states.
California (117.1%)
Washington (112.9%)
Tennessee (102.9%)
(Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention WONDER database)
The most common reasons for the deaths were accidental overdose and suicide, car accidents, and homicide.
The fact that young adults under 40 ended their own lives was shocking.
The idea of suicide contradicts the general healthy brain biochemistry.
So, how bad could the brains become at their own survival? How miserable could a person become at managing his or her mental wellness?
According to the statistics, only 22.8% of adults in the US have been diagnosed with mental health impairment, and even fewer are receiving treatments.
So, to be more realistic, we don’t know the exact number of people with mental illnesses, and most probably the numbers can be closer to a statistical equilibrium with the mortality rate.
The most common mental illnesses are:
44.9% of anxiety disorders
41.0% Eating Disorders
23.7% of alcohol and substance use disorders
12.2% Bipolar Disorders
3.1% All other
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Talking about a universal answer to what could be the cause of a mental impairment would be a reckless task.
In this article, I decided to cover the reasons that usually get overlooked or ignored.
1. Cigarette smoking
Cigarette smoking can be completely put on the same rank as the addictive disorder.
According to the FDA, when they were looking at the worst mental health reasons for teens, and high school kids, The most prominent reason was cigarette smoking. The number of teenagers who are currently addicted to nicotine is shocking. The consequences of this addiction are only small on the surface. It started with insomnia, irritability, and aggressive behaviour.
The problem with facing a young age As a rule, young smokers become permanent smokers for life. And there is solid statistical data behind it.
Somehow build an aerate and prevent and protect young Americans from dealing with this type of habit with consequences. The FDA created several videos. One of them has a very dark and horror-looking Vecna look, “The Real Cost.”
According to their calculation, just a simple awareness can decrease the cost of the treatment by $53 billion for you and your family.
According to the FDA, smoking-related costs include early loss of life, costly medical care, lost wages, lower productivity, and increased disability.
That’s all about informed choices.
2. The side effects of the long-term prescribed medications.
According to the recent clinical trials conducted by the FDA on the effects of the medications, they were meant to reduce menopausal symptoms, such as episodes of flushing and sweating of the upper body and face; treat dryness, itching, and burning around the vagina; and cause dementia and cardiovascular issues.
The good thing is that they found out that this side effect happens only if the medication contains only one type of hormone, estrogen. The new generation of drugs, such as AngelIQ, containing estrogen (estradiol) and progesterone (drospirenone), are considered to be safe.
But this type of medication has been causing changes in the brains of women for a long time.
3. Stop – smoking medications
The FDA has determined the risk of serious side effects on mood, behavior, or thinking with the stop-smoking medicines Chantix (active ingredient varenicline) and Zyban (active ingredient bupropion). The medications got the official boxed warning. The identification was removed after a short period. The reason was that the medications were all more effective in helping people quit smoking than a placebo. The positive outcomes of quitting smoking were much greater than the side effects. Especially in the long run.
4. Antibiotics
Only in 2018, the FDA published the official warning announcement regarding fluoroquinolone antibiotics. They are still widely available as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gemifloxacin (Factive), levofloxacin (Levaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), and ofloxacin (Floxin). According to their information, these medications can cause agitation, tremors, hallucinations, psychosis, and convulsions, as well as
* Confusion
* Dizziness
* Feeling shaky
* Unusual hunger
* Headaches
* Irritability
* Pounding heart or very fast pulse
* Pale skin
* Sweating
* Trembling
* Weakness
* Unusual anxiety
According to multiple studies, this type of antibiotic causes bone damage, peripheral neuropathy, or nerve damage. But they are still widely used because they are highly effective in treating multiple infections.
5. Brain Devices
The popularity of deep brain stimulation therapy is growing. A few weeks ago, the FDA approved the use of several brain devices that were meant to treat Parkinson disease. The brain stimulation devices are currently used to treat major depression as well. The reasons for the growing number of applications are that these devices are more efficient and provide fewer side effects than the currently existing pills. But only they can be the reason for the suicidal ideation and suicide attempts.
Here is the official recommendation from the FDA. That is something to be aware of.
“* Preoperatively, assess patients for the risks of depression and suicide. This assessment should consider both the risk of depression and suicide as well as the potential clinical benefits of DBS therapy for the condition being treated.
* Postoperatively, actively monitor patients for new or worsening symptoms of depression, suicidal thoughts or behaviors, or changes in mood or impulse control.
* If a patient experiences new or worsening depression or suicidal ideation, manage these symptoms appropriately.
* Educate patients and caregivers about these potential risks prior to implantation, and be sure that they know about the importance of ongoing support and follow-up, including when to contact their health care provider.”
Healthy Happy HelpFul, by Dr. Evgenia Leonova
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