All You Need To Know About Mental Health

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We often experience a roller coaster of emotions all through our day. Some emotions pass by in seconds while some may last longer. These emotions are usually caused because of some experiences and these define our mental health. A person’s mental health is usually a condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.

 

So, What is Mental Health?

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 to adolescence and through adulthood.

Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, as such:

1. Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry

2. Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse

3. A family history of mental health problems

 

Mental health problems are just as common has physical health problems and there are different ways to deal with it. People going through mental health can esily get aid and can also recover completely.

 

Signs you’re at an early stage of facing mental problems-

Well, if you’re not if you are living with mental health problems?

Track these Experiences listed below. If you’re facing one or more of the following feelings or behaviors it can be an early warning sign:

1. Eating or sleeping too much or too little

2. Pulling away from people and usual activities

3. Having low or no energy

4. Feeling numb or like nothing matters

5. Having unexplained aches and pains

6. Feeling helpless or hopeless

7. Smoking, drinking, or using drugs more than usual

8. Feeling unusually confused, forgetful, on edge, angry, upset, worried, or scared

9. Yelling or fighting with family and friends

10. Experiencing severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships

11. Having persistent thoughts and memories you can’t get out of your head

12. Hearing voices or believing things that are not true

13. Thinking of harming yourself or others

14. Inability to perform daily tasks like taking care of your kids or getting to work or school

 

So, taking about Mental Health and Wellness. A positive mental health allows people to:

1. Realize their full potential

2. Cope with the stresses of life

3. Work productively

4. Make meaningful contributions to their communities

 

Some tips to maintain a positive mental health:

1. Getting professional help if you need it

2. Connecting with others

3. Staying positive

4. Getting physically active

5. Helping others

6. Getting enough sleep

7. Developing coping skills

 

So track yourself and build a good mental health for a better self!

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Source: https://www.mentalhealth.gov

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