Mental wellness is all about the little habits too- ways to improve our mental well-being. What other mental health habits can we adopt?

 

Mental wellness is all about the little habits too- ways to improve our mental well-being. What other mental health habits can we adopt?

Going for a break or taking things slow can offer you the refresh you need to persevere throughout your day.

Get Good Sleep

Practice sleep hygiene to rest the mind and body every day. Insufficient sleep creates a cycle of stress

Get Regular Exercise People who exercise regularly, experience fewer mental health issues than those who do not

ADULT 150 mins of moderate-intensity or 75 mins of vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity in a week

CHILDREN 60 mins of moderate-to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily

OLDER ADULTS 3 days of activity a week to enhance balance and prevent falls for older adults with poor mobility.

Avoid Alcohol and Drugs

Avoid situations and people associated with cravings

Learn to say no! Don’t give in to peer pressure

Engage in social and creative activities

Practice Meditation Yoga techniques—asanas (postures), pranayama (deep breathing) and dhyaan (meditation)— improve mental health. Meditate for at least 15 minutes every day, and combine it with some asanas. And remember, it takes two months of daily practice to change a behaviour into a habit

Stay Socially Connected

Spend time with family and friends and volunteer for causes you genuinely care about. Meaningful social connections significantly improve mental health

Learn New Skills

Learning new skills boosts self-confidence and self-esteem. It provides a sense of purpose which triggers positive emotions in the brain

Reduce Screen Time/ Exposure to Media

Excessive use of social media leads to stress, anxiety and depression. Exposure to repeated negative content from news and other media, generates negative emotions that adversely affect mental health

Eat Healthy

Eat a balanced diet—combination of vegetables, whole grains, protein and fruit—to maintain brain health

Connect with Nature

Spending time in the natural environment reduces depression and anxiety. Maintaining indoor plants also has a positive impact on mental health

Do not neglect your mental health

Everyone experiences mental health issues in life. Taking individual steps to build mental health resilience, and seeking external support when necessary, makes it easier to cope with such issues.

Mental health affects COGNITIVE EMOTIONAL SOCIAL PHYSICAL well-being

Positive mental health enables people to realize their potential, cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to their communities.

Government and NGO Helplines

NIMHANS 08046110007 https://nimhans.ac.in/ NIMHANS Perinatal Mental Health Helpline Number for Women - 8105711277 (http://www.perinatalpsynimhans.org/) Day and time: Specialized Outpatient Services are available every Friday between 9 AM and 2 PM Phone – 080 – 26995547

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