Mental Health is a level of psychological well-being and state of mind of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioural adjustment.

Sharing a problem is often the first step to recovery. If your mental or emotional state quickly gets worse or you’re worried about someone you know – help is available.

It’s time to give up:

• Negative thinking
• Worrying about the past
• Comparing yourself to others
• Waiting to start
• Saying yes to everything
• Ignoring your health

Cognitive behaviour therapy methods to maintain positive mental health include

• Taking charge of your physical actions – Get moving, Exercise, Take a walk, Go for a jog. Doing this may help get rid of a terrible mood and should help you feel better.

• Taking control of your mental state – Don’t over-analyse scenarios, dwell in the past or fret about the future. Make a conscious effort to focus on positives.

• Altering the context of your environment – Shift your perspective and how you see things. Positive thinking could put you in a good mood. Be optimistic.

How do you maintain positive mental health?

Get professional help if you need it

Connect with others

Stay positive

Get physically active

Help others

Get enough sleep

Develop coping skills

Worried about mental health? Need to talk to someone?

Know someone with a mental health challenge? Talk to them about their well-being, Listen carefully to what they tell you, Be observant, offer them help or encourage them in seeking professional support. Examples of mental health issues: Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder(OCD).

Call Healthboxes on 09091111129 or 08097560000 to talk, book an appointment with a specialist for various treatments, counseling and other talking treatments for your loved ones.

References

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/mental-health-myths-facts

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_health

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/supporting-someone-mental-health-problem