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Relationship Between Efficient Communication and Mental Health

Written by Deepti Manohar | Thu, Feb 16, 2023

 

There are numerous contributing factors to the link between effective communication and mental health in today's society, in which people prefer to communicate via social media. 

Social media gives people the impression that, as opposed to speaking in person, they can express their true feelings. When it comes to expressing themselves, there are times when people are unsure of how others will respond.

Correspondence requires a decent audience and utilizing strong language - these are the best ways of interfacing with somebody managing psychological well-being and not passing judgment on them since individuals don't deal with things uniquely in contrast to other people, so you generally need to know about your tone with regards to addressing somebody who is managing psychological well-being on the grounds that the manner in which you talk is the way the individual gets it.

Our emotional, psychological, and social well-being are all parts of mental health. It can stem from childhood trauma that remained unresolved into adulthood and affects how we think, feel, and act.

Sometimes, people carry that pain with them because they were taught not to express themselves, so instead of talking, they keep their feelings inside and don't let anyone inside. Dealing with someone who has been through trauma but doesn't talk about it is difficult.

However, we sometimes forget that poor communication can lead to mental health issues, such as psychotic disorders, depression, trauma, and substance abuse, which have been linked to poor communication skills. In contrast, people with anxiety and social disorders frequently have poor social communication skills, which in turn affects how people perceive themselves and the world around them.

This is because people always get the wrong impression because their families do not communicate well. Different people are brought up in different ways. Some people are unable to effectively express their thoughts and ideas, while others are able to do so in a way that can be constructed.

Author: Krystal Ragin, Speech Language Pathologist