What is Mental Health?

And why is it so important?

Mental health: includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

A few ways to look after your mental heatlh

  1. Deep breaths: Pause...just breathe. It's quite easy to become overwhelmed with so much. Take a moment to assess your feelings and focus on 3 to 4 long inhales and exhales, but, of course, always do more if needed.
  2. Keep active: When you are not feeling your best, I have found that it helps to get moving, whether that is taking your pet for a walk, going to the park and walking a few laps, or even doing chores around the house. It is recommended to get 30 minutes of activity at least five days a week. That should also help release chemicals in the brain that make you feel good!
  3. Let it out: If you are comfortable, talk with someone about how are you are feeling. Keeping it bottled in can put your mind in distress. Another option would be writing it down in a journal. That is your safe space where you can express whichever way you are feeling and letting it all out from your mind.

Remember that there are resources available, and please do not give up because you are loved ♥

Learn more about mental health brain with words

This page was built by Belenenid Trahin