Experts say that experiencing anxiety and depression in daily life is normal and can be relieved in a timely manner. Under what circumstances can anxiety and depression become pathological emotions? There are two criteria for judgment.
Huang Xuebing, Director of the Clinical Psychology Center at Peking University Sixth Hospital: The first criterion is the time standard. For example, if anxiety occurs every day for more than a month, it should be taken seriously. If depressive emotions, such as unhappiness, low mood, and feeling that life is boring, occur every day and last for more than two weeks, then it is necessary to consider whether it is a pathological depressive emotion.
The second criterion is the severity standard, which not only affects one's own pain, but also affects normal learning and life. For example, if students cannot go to school or professionals cannot work, it indicates that it has reached a certain level of severity.
Experts suggest that even if there are suspected psychological problems, people should not be too nervous. Normal anxiety and depression emotional reactions can usually be adjusted on their own; Relatively more severe cases can be alleviated by communicating with family and friends and seeking support; If the above adjustments are ineffective, you can seek support from professional medical institutions.
If diagnosed with a mental disorder, don't be afraid. Most mental disorders can be cured or improved after standardized treatment. Due to the chronic nature of mental disorders, it is still necessary to maintain medication for a certain period of time after the symptoms disappear to prevent future recurrence.
Xie Bin, Secretary of the Party Committee of Shanghai Mental Health Center: Some people feel that seeking professional help in mental health is shameful and may affect their future. Our country's laws and regulations have strict provisions on privacy protection, and professional institutions must comply with them. How to face physical illness, how to face psychological illness calmly. If the whole society can face it calmly, people's concerns may become less and less.
