Reconnecting People and Dogs to Create Mental Wellness.

Abstract

In a world full of competition, in pursuit of fulfilling our needs and enjoyable lifestyles, we prioritize physical fitness, neglecting our mental health. Mental well being is the cornerstone of our basic well being, encompassing emotional, mental, and social components that profoundly impact our everyday lives. Mental wellness is an essential issue of a fulfilling and balanced lifestyle. Although the exact reasons for mental wellness are not known through some research, it is becoming clear that it is caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Factors like trauma, abuse, childhood experiences, poverty, social isolation, exposure to violence, etc can increase the chance of growing mental health. Traumatic experiences like accidents, loss of loved ones, or sudden life changes can have long term effects on mental health. It’s very important to recognize that mental well being is a complex and multifaceted element of standard health. The interaction between genetic, biological, mental, social, and environmental factors shapes a person's mental well being Poor mental health can lead to stress, anxiety, mood swings, irritability, sadness, and others. It also plays a very important role in cognitive abilities like attention, memory, decision making, learning, and problem solving. Since mental health and physical health are interconnected, poor mental health can lead to different issues like headaches, digestive problems, weak immune systems, disturbed sleep patterns, and other health issues. Poor mental health can affect relationships and social interactions. If severe mental health conditions are not treated it can lead to suicidal thoughts. it is important to understand the profound effect of intellectual health on various elements of existence and to prioritize intellectual well being through self care, seeking support when needed, and promoting intellectual fitness focus and access to suitable mental health offerings