Mental Health is a major topic that needs to be highlighted by one and all. Some people who deal with mental health issues find it difficult to open up and speak about the same due to fear of judgment. These people also need love, care, happiness, a ray of hope, healing, and fulfillment. Mental Health consists of behavioral, cognitive, and emotional well-being. The WHO stresses that Mental Health is ''more than just the absence of mental disorders or disabilities''. Mental Health can affect your daily life, relationships, work-life, and majorly yourself. Therefore, the most important thing you should prioritize is your mental health and peace of mind.
The month of MAY is declared as Mental Health Awareness month.
When we are physically unwell, we often tend to speak about it and avoid communication. We tell our friends and family that we will talk to them once we feel good. This is exactly the opposite when it comes to mental health. This issue or concern needs to be addressed in all parts of the world. Can we please normalize that I will get back to you once I am in my mental state to talk? Can we say this to people when we really deal with mental health issues and are not in a mood or a mental state to talk to anybody?
What exactly can you do to keep your mental health stable? Make sure you eat nutritious meals. Drink plenty of water. Get enough sleep. Exercise, which helps to reduce anxiety and keeps your mind calm and fresh. Stop to enjoy the little moments of life. Practice deep breathing. Do regular yoga and meditation. Perform a random act of kindness and make someone smile. Adopt a hobby that makes your heart happy and be regular in it. Spend time with your loved ones. Learn something new and focus on your growth in every possible way.
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH?
You need not worry about your mental health anymore. There are plenty of ways to cope up with your mental health and take care of yourself. Mental Health Apps, Mental Health Books, and Mental Health Campaigns genuinely make a difference for all the people dealing with these issues.
MENTAL HEALTH BOOKS:
Talking about the books that are wholly devoted to mental health and its issues. Mentioning a few books that will really help you a lot in your hard times:
IKIGAI:- The Japanese Secret to a long and happy life by (HECTOR GARCIA)
8 Tasks for a healthy mind by (Dr. Sathya Prakash)
Dear Stranger, I know how you feel by (Ashish Bagrecha)
Understanding Mental Illness by ( Atul Kalkar)
MENTAL HEALTH APPS:
Several Mental Health apps will help you a lot in taking care of your mental health.
Headspace, Calm, Talkspace, Moodfit, Breathe 2 Relax, Buddhiify are apps that allow you to meditate, solve your anxiety issues, develop your overall mental health, and give you the therapy that you are looking for.
MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGNS:
Young Minds- Wise Up, JanSport- Lighten the Load, TBWA- Sound the Excuse, and See Me- The Power of Okay are some of the successful campaigns that have made a difference in issues related to mental health.
MENTAL HEALTH IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM:
Mental Health should strictly become a part of the curriculum. Guest lectures should be held, and the students should be allowed to participate and discuss the same. This will be a major help for the coming generations, and it is now necessary to make this topic normal. Spreading awareness about this topic is of utmost importance. Children should be taught about this since childhood. 1 in 6 U.S. youth ages 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year. The same is the case with every country. A certain number of the youth and ids face mental health issues, so it makes it necessary to be a part of the syllabus.
CONCLUSION:
Mental Health is surely an issue that needs to be recognized. We should throw some light on the mentioned topic. Campaigns can be held to address the issue. People should openly talk about their experiences with those they trust and speak their hearts out, which will eventually help keep their minds calm and fresh. Together we can fight Mental Health and be an important part in changing someone's life.
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