Today is World Mental Health Day. Mental health problems can affect anyone, any day of the year, but 10 October is a great day to show your support for better mental health and start looking after your own wellbeing. Taking care of our mental health We all need to take care of our mental health and wellbeing whether we have a mental health challenge or not. Mental wellbeing describes how you are feeling and how well you can cope with day-to-day life. It can change from moment to moment, day to day, month to month, or year to year. We have some tips on practical steps you can take to improve and maintain your wellbeing including making time for yourself, building positive relationships and getting active. If you have good mental wellbeing you are able to:
Think about what is affecting your wellbeingWe're all different. What affects someone's mental wellbeing won't necessarily affect others in the same way. But we all have times when we have low mental wellbeing, where we feel stressed, upset or find it difficult to cope. Common life events that can affect your mental wellbeing include:
Stress, loneliness, inactivity, lack of sleep will all have a negative impact on your mental wellbeing. Other times there is no clear reason for why we feel the way we do - which can be frustrating. There are some factors that may make you more vulnerable to experiencing a period of poor mental wellbeing. These may have happened in the past or might still be happening now:
No matter the reason, it can be helpful to remember that you deserve to feel good and there are steps you can take to improve and maintain your mental wellbeing. Build positive relationshipsConnecting with others can help us to feel a greater sense of belonging and can help to challenge feelings of loneliness.
Take time for yourselfAt times you may feel guilty for spending time on yourself. But it's essential for your wellbeing and can help you to be more resilient.
Look after your mental healthIf you're living with a mental health problem, taking steps to look after your mental health can help you improve your wellbeing.
Look after your physical healthLooking after your body can help to keep you mentally well. Making small, gradual changes can have a positive impact on your mental wellbeing - try to start with one or two things you feel able to do.
Set yourself a challengeFind something you like doing and do more of it. You could take up a hobby, join a class or volunteer your time for something you feel passionate about. At times it can be hard to find the motivation to set goals for yourself, especially when you don't feel confident or worry about what other people may think. But it doesn't have to be something big. Making small goals such as trying a recipe or learning the days of the week in a new language can help you to feel more positive about yourself. Ask for help
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