The present times are not conducive to mental health. That is why it is worth studying in this respect

Screening in Poland is becoming more and more popular – for example, in the direction of detecting breast, cervical or prostate cancers. There are also studies that almost no one knows that you can apply for them or even test yourself – they concern mental problems.

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Events in the world and in Poland provide us with constant reasons to worry. It is therefore worth checking whether we are suffering from a disease called a generalized anxiety syndrome. It can indicate: constant unjustified internal anxiety, constant pessimistic thinking and just constantly worrying about each other and loved ones. For health, work and domestic and foreign events. The internet can help.

– There are a lot of tools on the Internet. They differ in credibility. Some are less, others are more reliable. However, it is better to do anything than do anything – says Paweł Brudkiewicz, a psychiatrist and psychotherapist.

Tests at your fingertips

A seven -point scale is used to diagnose the generalized anxiety syndrome. And with preliminary diagnosis of depression, it is best to reach for Beck or PHQ-9 tests. These are simple tests, little known in Poland, although available at your fingertips.

– Unfortunately, they are not common. In many countries around the world, from a public health perspective, this task is very important for GP or family doctors. With us, unfortunately, there is no time for this – notes prof. Patryk Piotrowski from the Department of Psychiatry at the Medical University of Wrocław.

It is a pity, because mental dysfunction, the earlier they are detected, the better they can be treated with psychotherapy or drugs. Doctor Agata Sławin, a specialist in family medicine, sees that sometimes the patient comes to treat dry mouth or muscle tension, and in fact suffers from generalized fear or depression.

– Unfortunately, the recognition of depression is still stigmatizing us. Patients are ashamed of such a diagnosis, they are ashamed of psychiatric consultation, which is why here the doctor's vigilance in basic healthcare, family doctor is very important – emphasizes Dr. Agata Sławin, a specialist in family medicine.

The vigilance of family members who see disturbing symptoms in a loved one is also important.

Donald Trump has recently done the tests

78-year-old Donald Trump was checked by his colleagues. And we know for sure that the president USA There are no symptoms of generalized anxiety syndrome and depression. He also underwent other screenings: Montreal Cognitive Assessment. This is another simple test to detect the first symptoms of dementia.

– It is better if someone from the outside performs it, because this test cannot be performed because there are tasks in which the other person must participate, but it does not have to be a very qualified person – indicates prof. Anna Mosiołek from the Academy of Special Education.

A trained medical worker is enough.