Mental Health is an integral and essential component of health. It is fundamental to our collective and individual ability as humans to think, emote, interact with each other, earn a living and enjoy life. On this basis, the promotion, protection and restoration of mental health can be regarded as a vital concern of individuals, communities and societies throughout the world. Mental health promotion involves actions that improve psychological well-being. This may involve creating an environment that supports mental health.
Mental Wellness is more than just an absence of mental illness. It is a positive state of mental health. You are able to think, feel and act in ways that create a positive impact on your well-being, both physical and social. Sustaining mental health requires time and effort. The more you invest in your mental health, the stronger it will become.
- Understand yourself
- Pay attention to your own needs and feelings
- Express your thoughts through a journal, art or blog to understand more about yourself
- Accept yourself
- Get to know who you are and what makes you happy
- Acknowledge what you can and cannot change about yourself
- Identify your abilities and weaknesses, accept them, build on them, and do the best with what you have
- Learn to be at peace with yourself
- Work towards your objectives
- Set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-limited)
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Take balanced meals
- Exercising regularly
- Avoid other harmful substances
- Build strong relationships
- Make time for family and friends and share life’s joys and sorrows with them