Having good mental health, or being mentally healthy, is more than just the absence of illness, rather it’s a state of overall wellbeing
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What Is Mental Health?
Mental health is a positive concept related to the social and emotional wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Having good mental health, or being mentally healthy, is more than just the absence of illness, rather it’s a state of overall wellbeing. It includes our 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.
Having good mental health, or being mentally healthy, is more than just the absence of illness, rather it’s a state of overall wellbeing. It includes our 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.
Mental Health Problems
Reach out for help when you need it. Everyone needs support from time to time. Talking to a family member, a friend, your doctor or one of the many services available can make all the difference.
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Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including:
- Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry
- Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse
- Family history of mental health problems
Early Warning Signs
Experiencing one or more of the following feelings or behaviors can be an early warning sign of a problem:
- Eating or sleeping too much or too little
- Pulling away from people and usual activities
- Having low or no energy
- Feeling numb or like nothing matters
- Having unexplained aches and pains
- Feeling helpless or hopeless
- Smoking, drinking, or using drugs more than usual
- Feeling unusually confused, forgetful, angry, upset, worried, or scared
- Yelling or fighting with family and friends
- Experiencing severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships
- Having persistent thoughts and memories you can't get out of your head
- Hearing voices or believing things that are not true
- Thinking of harming yourself or others
- Inability to perform daily tasks like taking care of your kids or getting to work or school
Being mentally healthy and living well
Being mentally healthy and living well is important to every single one of us – whether we are living with a mental illness or not.
Influences on mental health and wellbeing
Mental health is influenced by several biological, psychological, social and environmental factors which interact in complex ways. These include:
- Structural factors such as safe living environments, employment, education, freedom from discrimination and violence, and access to economic resources
- Community factors such as a positive sense of belonging, community connectedness, activities to highlight and embrace diversity, social support, and participation in society
- Individual factors such as the ability to manage thoughts and cope with stressors and having communication and social skills to support connection with others.
There are some things everyone can do
1. Get enough sleep and rest
Sleep affects our physical and mental health, but can be the first thing we trade in when we get busy or stressed
2. Take time out for things you enjoy
Balance in life is important, so taking time out for things you enjoy can make a difference to how you think and feel
3. Be active and eat well
Our physical and mental health is closely linked, so adding exercise and nutritious food every day can make us feel better
4. Nurture relationships and connect with others
Our connection to others is what builds us up and keeps us strong
5. Learn to manage stress.
Learn to manage stress. If you have trouble winding down or managing thoughts you may find relaxation, yoga or writing your feelings down helpful
6. Get involved and join in
Being part of a group with common interests provides a sense of belonging so find out about sporting, music, volunteer or community groups locally
7. Build your confidence
Learning improves your mental fitness and taking on a new challenge can build confidence and give you a sense of achievement
8. Be comfortable in your own skin
Everyone is unique and should be celebrated. Know who you are and what makes you happy.
9. Set realistic goals and deal with tasks one at a time
It is good to be specific when you set a goal to help keep you on track
Having good mental health, or being mentally healthy, is more than just the absence of illness, rather it’s a state of overall wellbeing
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