Sunday Evening Iraq News Highlights 10-23-22
With The Deterioration Of Mental Health, Iraq Records High Rates Of Suicide!
science and world 2022-10-21 | 04:00 Source: Sumerian 52 views Mental health is a fundamental human right and is an integral part of health and well-being that underpins our individual and collective capacities to make decisions, make relationships, and shape the world in which we live.
Under the slogan “Make mental health and safety a comprehensive priority for all,” World Mental Health Day was celebrated on the 10th of October.
This day is considered very important in terms of its concern for the human being and his psychological comfort. It aims to raise awareness, educate and help individuals to enjoy a healthy psychological life, especially after millions of people around the world have been exposed to psychological and mental stress as a result of the outbreak of the pandemic. Corona Beyond 2019.
Also, physical and economic pressures and high unemployment rates in the Arab world in general and inIraqIn particular, it negatively affects the morale of citizens and their mental health. These negative effects take various forms, from increased crime, theft, and even depression and suicide.
Iraq Recorded Two Suicides Per Day Within 4 Months
Confirmed Police Department societal, that Iraq More than two suicide cases were recorded daily, during the first four months of 2022, more than two hundred cases were announced during the mentioned period, while the most prominent groups identified being dragged behind the “phenomenon.”
The Director of the Community Police of the Ministry of Interior, Brigadier General Ghaleb Al-Attiyah, said in an interview with Alsumaria news The first four months of 2022 witnessed more than 200 suicides. He added that “the cases vary between different age groups, but the vast majority of them are for adolescents and for different reasons.”
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Al-A ttiyah pointed out that “the most prominent reasons that push these groups to commit suicide are the poor financial situation and unemployment, in addition to drug addiction and misuse of social media, as well as domestic violence that claimed most of the suicides.”
What is the importance of mental health?
According to the World Health Organization, mental health is a state of psychological comfort that enables a person to face life’s pressures, achieve his goals, and serve society in the best possible way.
Mental health affects a person’s daily life and this includes social relationships and physical health.
Optimal mental health ensures emotional, psychological and social well-being because it determines how we think, feel and act. They also help determine how we handle stress, interact with others, and make good decisions. In some countries, this day is part of a larger celebration, mental health awareness week. Some tips to take care of mental health and safety
It is noteworthy that the celebration of World Mental Health Day began in 1992 as a result of an initiative by world federation Mental and Mental Health, an organization that includes members from more than 150 countries around the world.
Here are some tips that help to have a good and healthy lifestyle that will positively affect mental health:
- A balanced diet: A balanced diet enhances the energy level and helps the body feel energized. In turn, this can have a profound effect on mental health.
- Exercise: Exercise is as beneficial for the mind as it is for the body. Endorphins and serotonin are released during exercise, which boost mood and also help relieve stress.
- Sleeping better: to maintain a balanced mental health, you must get enough quality sleep. Depression and anxiety, for example, are directly related to lack of sleep.
- Set realistic goals: Define what you want to achieve academically, professionally and personally, and write down the steps you need to achieve your goals. Be realistic and don’t overburden yourself. Small accomplishments that you achieve as you progress toward your larger goals can give you a great sense of self-esteem.
- Make time for yourself: Make time to practice your favorite hobbies and projects or expand your horizons. Garden and plant new plants, take swimming or dance lessons, learn to play a musical instrument or learn another language…
- Social Life: People who make time for strong family or social relationships are healthier. Plan activities with family and friends, or find activities where you can meet new people
- Connect with others: Talking to people you trust can help you maintain your mental health. Stay in touch with your loved ones, tell them how you feel and share any concerns you have.
- Try relaxation techniques such as meditation and breathing exercises LINK
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Report: Iraq Is The 3rd In The World Among The Most “Unhappy” Countries And Exposed To Negative Feelings
2022-10-19 | 04:43 614 views Alsumaria News – Iraq Iraq ranked third in the world after Afghanistan and Lebanon, among the countries most exposed to negative emotions, according to a recent report by the American Gallup Foundation.
A report showed Gallup Feelings 2022, an increase in the global rate of unhappiness, after a historical number was recorded in the measurements of public opinion regarding the feelings of pressure, sadness, anger, anxiety and physical pain that people suffer daily.
The report, which was based on interviews about 127,000 individuals in 122 countries, revealed that a large proportion of those surveyed said that they faced a lot of anxiety (42%) or stress (41%), and about a third said they had experienced physical pain (31%).
While more than a quarter of the poll respondents experienced feelings of sadness (28%), and nearly a quarter felt angry (23%), according to the organization that has been conducting similar statistics annually since 2006.
Stats indicate Gallup (An American analytics and consulting company based in Washington), that negative sentiment has not decreased since its measurements began in 2006 only twice; The first in 2007, the second in 2014.
The ranking of the ten countries most exposed to negative emotions was as follows: Afghanistan Lebanon, then Iraq, Sierra Leone, Jordan, Turkey, then Bangladesh, Ecuador, Guinea, and finally Benin.
While the ten countries least vulnerable to negative experiences were as follows: Latvia, Kyrgyzstan, Estonia, Russia and South Africa, then Lithuania, Malaysia, Mongolia, Singapore, Mauritius, Kosovo, Taiwan and Kazakhstan.
The effects of negative feelings are not limited to the individual alone, but can lead to the streets and fuel unrest in countries, according to the Al Jazeera Net website.
According to the Global Peace Index, riots, strikes, and anti-government protests increased by 244% between 2011 and 2019. In 2020, the unrest doubled, reaching about 15,000 demonstrations worldwide.
According to the report, there are many factors that make people unhappy, but five of them have contributed significantly to the rise in global unhappiness: poverty, hunger, bad societies, loneliness and a scarcity of good work. LINK
9 Cases Every Hour.. A Human Rights Center: The Economic Deterioration Contributed To The High Divorce Rates In Iraq
Money and business Economy News-Baghdad Lawyer Hazem Al-Rudaini, Vice-President of the Strategic Center for Human Rights in Iraq, warned of the danger of the deteriorating economic situation in the country, which in turn had a direct and significant impact on the destruction of Iraqi families through an unprecedented increase in divorce rates.
Al-Diny said in a statement, “The number of divorce cases reached nearly six thousand for the month of September only, with an average of nine divorce cases every hour, and five thousand nine hundred and twenty-six divorce cases per month for the year 2022, according to the official website of the Supreme Judicial Council.”
And he indicated that “the economic factor constitutes nearly fifty percent of the divorce cases, and others are due to the marriage of minors and the bad treatment of the conditions of marriage.”
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Divorce Rates Rise In Iraq.. More Than 7 Cases Every Hour
2022-10-14 | 04:26 Source: Alsumaria news 510 views Alsumaria News – Localities
In the latest monthly statistics on marriage and divorce cases in Iraq, published by the Supreme Judicial Council, the number of new marriages last September reached nearly 18 thousand marriages, while the number of divorce cases reached about 5569 divorce cases, which means that more than 185 were registered in One day, the capital, Baghdad, issues the list of marriage and divorce cases.
According to the statistics, three governorates topped the highest rate of marriage, which are the capital, Baghdad, with its two sides, Karkh and Rusafa, and Anbar governorate.
The statistic also indicates that three provinces also topped the divorce cases during the past month: Baghdad in its two sides and Basra.
According to the statistics, it recorded 15,271 marriage contracts, with 2,774 ratifications of marriage contracts, while the cases of ratifying external divorces were 3,901, and 1,668 separations by court ruling. LINK
Digital Bullying” Threatens Iraqi Children.. Urgent Government And Parliamentary Intervention Is Required
Local news October 8, 2022 Today, Saturday, Fadel Al-Gharawi, an expert in the field of human rights, confirmed that children in Iraq are exposed on a daily basis to “digital bullying” and “discrimination” in the most serious violation that threatens their rights.
Al-Gharawi said, “The United Nations Human Rights Council, in a resolution, called on states to take all appropriate measures to prevent and protect children from all forms of discrimination and violence, including in digital contexts, and to establish well-resourced bodies responsible for preventing, combating and addressing the negative effects of bullying. online, among other measures.
Al-Gharawi added, “Childhood in Iraq is experiencing many challenges and violations, with high rates of beggary, dropping out of schools, employment and trafficking, and thousands of children are still in the camps.”
Al-Gharawi called on the Iraqi government and parliament to “take urgent measures to combat digital bullying directed at children and legislate the Child Protection Law and set deterrent penalties for the parties and individuals who bully children,” calling for “the establishment of a committee linked to the prime minister’s office to develop a national policy to combat digital bullying.”
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