𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 Good mental health is essential for overall well-being and a fulfilling life. It encompasses several key components that contribute to emotional resilience, self-esteem, and a positive outlook on life.
Here are seven essential components of good mental health:
Emotional Awareness: Understanding and acknowledging your emotions is the first step in maintaining good mental health. It involves recognizing and accepting a wide range of feelings, both positive and negative.
Emotional Regulation: Effective emotional regulation skills enable individuals to manage their emotions constructively. This includes strategies for dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, and sadness in healthy ways.
Self-esteem: A healthy self-esteem is crucial for mental well-being. It involves having a positive self-image, self-worth, and self-acceptance. Building self-esteem is often an ongoing process that involves self-reflection and self-compassion.
Resilience: Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity and cope with life's challenges. It involves developing problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a strong support network.
Healthy Relationships: Positive and supportive relationships with family, friends, and partners are vital for mental health. Healthy connections provide emotional support and a sense of belonging.
Self-Care: Prioritizing self-care activities, such as exercise, proper nutrition, sleep, and relaxation, helps maintain good mental health by reducing stress and promoting physical well-being.
Purpose and Meaning: A sense of purpose and meaning in life gives individuals a reason to strive for personal growth and fulfillment. This can come from work, hobbies, volunteering, or other meaningful pursuits.
These are some of the things we can do to support good mental health
- exercise
- healthy diet
- support from family, friends and medical professionals
- positive interactions with animals
- meditation
- stopping negative thoughts ANT's
- breathing exercises
- stress regulation
- from flight or fight to rest and digest
Source: DRS