The season and the air have always been used as a metaphor to represent the state of mind in art and literature. Happy was bright and sunny, and gloomy depicted as a dull gray. The AQI in the capital has been consistently in the poor, very poor, and severe category for days now.
Mental health is necessary to maintain balance in life. A healthy state of mind not only defines how we handle stress, but also helps a person achieve better results in life. In recent days, we have all been living in dangerous environments due to the level of pollution. A study reveals that poor air quality is not only affecting our respiratory system or skin, but it is also causing damage to our mental health.
Psychologist Shipra Lamba says: “There is enough evidence to support that air pollution is one of the main culprits in respiratory, cardiovascular and neurological diseases. Pollutants, which are microscopic particles in the air, when inhaled can enter our respiratory and circulatory systems. The effect can be harmful to our lungs, heart and brain.” She added that “people who are no longer well may experience a more severe impact.”
In addition, he explains that air pollutants have been shown to contribute to increased inflammation and oxidative stress in the brain, which in turn can cause serious neurocognitive and neurodegenerative effects, such as an increased risk of stroke, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, neurodevelopmental disorders, depression, anxiety. and other related conditions.
Ms Lamba added: “In addition to the psychological and psychiatric effects of toxic air, there is also a sociological aspect, as she said, the immense level of pollution in the air restricts our outdoor exercise and outdoor play for children. children, which can potentially lead to mobile problems. addiction, not being socially available, low physical stamina, loneliness, low immunity, and thus increasing the chances of psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, body image issues, and other related issues.”
Here are some symptoms shared by psychologist Lamba caused by air pollution that ultimately affect mental health:
- Fatigue and low energy.
- Difficulty breathing, palpitations
- tense muscles
- Body ache
- To feel down
- behavior changes
- Anxiety
- Loss of interest in socializing and outdoor activities that a person previously enjoyed
- Increased sensitivity to stress.
“If I am what I eat, I am also what I breathe” Shipra Lamba
Technologies like indoor air purifiers can be effective in improving indoor air quality and can work as a boon to people who are already sick. But we have yet to address the elephant in the room problem, and so devices like air purifiers that can help inside a home are not the ultimate solution.
People have to go outside, which is necessary for good mental and physical health, so exposure to polluted air will be present. Therefore, please wear your mask correctly and remember to maintain a requirement to improve air quality so that the quality of our mental and physical health can be better.
Ms. Lamba suggests some solutions on how you can prevent air pollution from affecting your mental health:
- Spread knowledge: More awareness is needed about how polluted air is negatively affecting us. Set good examples for others, especially for our children, following the vehicle pollution regulations established by the government, Carpooling or the use of public transport.
- Green energy systems: Opting for a green energy system helps maintain good air quality. EV and hydrogen fuel cell technology can be used. Green energy sources such as windmills and solar panels can also be adopted for electricity.
- Ventilation: improve ventilation in homes and restrict wood stoves
- Communication: Communication is a key point to maintain good health. We must reach out to someone if a need is felt.
This story is a reunion on World Environment Day.
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