7 ways to strengthen your mental health
Makin Wellness
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Every May around the world, we celebrate the Mental Health Month???????by bringing awareness to mental health issues. We honor the occasion by educating ourselves and others on what mental heal issues are, we share resources that exist to help people with mental health issues, and we fight to end the stigma of mental illness.?
Each year, the organization Mental Health America assembles a toolkit?to act as a resource and guide for schools, community organizations, businesses, and individuals to learn ways to raise awareness for the cause.?
The impacts of good mental health are significant. When you improve your mental health, you may enjoy many other benefits, such as
?improved physical health
?healthier relationships
?increased focus and ability to make decisions
?a more positive self-image? ?
In honor of Mental Health Month, at Makin Wellness, we want to encourage you to strengthen your own mental health.?
Here are 7 practical tips to get started:
??Take care of your physical health
Staying active is proven to help with brain function and overall quality of life. It reduces stress, anxiety, and depression. It also helps you sleep better, helps establish a routine in your day, and even prevents mental illness.
??Connect with loved ones
There is no doubt that a good support system can fill your cup. Mental?illnesses often make you feel isolated, so it's important to check in with the?people you love. Studies show that sharing just one emotional experience?with a safe person can have lasting positive impacts on your health.
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??Get enough sleep
Sleep helps the body and brain repair themselves. REM sleep helps you?process emotional information, and lack of sleep is harmful to consolidating?positive emotions. Around 75% of people with depression show signs of insomnia, which contributes to a vicious cycle.?
??Pursue a hobby
Those who have hobbies report better health, more happiness, fewer?symptoms of depression, and higher levels of satisfaction in life. Hobbies can also keep you socially connected and help with creative expression and mindfulness.
??Cut back on social media
Studies show that social media can aggravate mental health issues. Prolonged social media use can contribute to depression, anxiety, and stress. Furthermore, it puts pressure on people to perform to an impossible standard and perpetuates stereotypes.?
??Start a journal
If you are experiencing mental distress, journaling is proven to decrease stress and depression. It can help with emotional regulation,?self-?discovery and?help sort through repetitive and intrusive thoughts.?Furthermore,?studies show that writing down your feelings about traumatic experiences can improve your health overall.?
??Check in with an online therapist
Checking in with a therapist at Makin Wellness can help you with countless occurrences in life.?Therapists can help with making major life decisions, are available to discuss dysregulated emotions, can teach you new coping methods, and a multitude of other services. Online therapy is convenient, confidential, and?effective,?without the hassle of commutes or scheduling conflicts.?
How to get support:
The care team at Makin Wellness wouldn't feel right if we didn't encourage you to get help with your mental health during Mental Health Month. If you are ready to strengthen your mental health and you aren't sure how to do it alone, the therapists at Makin Wellness are available to help you.
Click here to get connected, and by tomorrow you will be able to schedule your first online therapy session.