What in the world is mental health?
I know it's a bit of a buzz word.
Mental health is a state of well-being in which a person is able to cope with the normal stresses that happens in life. work productively, and make a contribution to their community (whatever that may look like!) . Mental health is important for our overall health and well-being. Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Just like physical health, there is a spectrum- it is not we are mentally well or unwell 100%.
And it can change, moment by moment, day by day, year by year, and so on!
Here are some things we can do to maintain or improve our mental health/mental wellness:
1. Get enough sleep. Around 7-9 hours of sleep per night is usually enough sleep.
2. Exercise regularly. Exercise can help reduce stress and improve our mood. It helps to get about 30 minutes of physical activity each day. - I try to walk daily if possible!
3. Connect with others. Spend time with family and friends. Connecting with others can help reduce stress and improve our mood.
With these in mind, let's jump into our weekly Therapist Mama Bear Tip!
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