WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH?
The state of well-being of an individual that is able to handle the situations, challenges of life, their contribution in society and very well known about their potential in every task is referred to as mental health.
The state of being healthy, psychological balance and emotionally fit health is also considered as mental health and wellness.
A Cool and peaceful mind with good mental health allows an individual:
- To enjoy the experiences of life
- Have ability in making and maintaining healthy relationships with others
- Have ability to make decisions
- Also have ability to overcome the challenges and struggles that come when we have to deal
Regarding to mental health and wellness there are some aspects like
- Socially connected
- Resilience
- Skills to be coping
- Life with overall qualities and abilities
- Well-being or wellness according to the body health
- Self motivation and self awareness
- Cognitively functions like thinking, reasoning or remembering
Guidelines for Mental Health and Wellness
Here are some important guidelines for mental health and wellness:
Self-care practices: In self care practices, it is very necessary to get enough sleep and in adults the sleepiness duration must be 7-8 hours in a day.
Doing exercises on a daily basis, should be at least half an hour a day.
Doing those kinds of activities on a daily basis gives you joy and happiness.
Seek professional guidance: If you are struggling with mental health issues that include depression, anxiety and experiencing crises and trauma disorders, then you must seek professional support and guidance.
Building strong relationships: You must be able to build nurturing relationships like to take care of feed, protection of your family and friends.
You must be able to increase your social network by socialising yourself with other people and sharing your experiences with them.
Effective communication must be practised and give effective guidance.
Developing copy skill: Be yourself to make decisions and try to give solutions to the problems.
You must have a full command on stress management like deep breathing and meditation or mindfulness.
Emotional regulation strategies must be developed in the mind.
Take breaks and practice mindfulness: It is very important for us to break from the daily hectic routine and from technology that we use on a regular basis.
Trying to stay engaged and purposeful: Always try to set some goals in life and keep working towards them.
Find out those activities that bring a sense of purpose and motivation.
Always try to connect with people to share your thoughts and experiences.
Physical health and nutrition: A good eating habits and doing exercise on a daily basis, also brings great effects on mental health and wellness.
Stay informed and educated: Go briefly through the knowledge of mental health and wellness. Try updating yourself with the latest research and information about mental health and wellness.
By following these guidelines, you can prioritise your mental health and wellbeing.
These guidelines provide various aspects of mental health and wellness, providing a comprehensive overview and framework for exploration and discussion.