SIMPLIFYING MENTAL HEALTH, WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU?

Mental Health is a much wider, diverse subject than many actually realise and whilst it can be very confusing at the more in depth scientific end, that which the majority of us need to understand, is relatively straight forward and only made more complicated by……..us!

We ALL have Mental Health the same as we have Physical Health, it is important that we take care with our use of terminology connected to this subject and understand the impact that incorrect use may have to an individual. Mental Wellbeing is how we look after our minds, and that which impacts our minds, on a daily basis. Someone has a Mental Illness on receiving a clinical diagnosis of: Stress, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Psychosis(or versions of).

To better understand Mental Health as a subject and that of an individual, you really should have an understanding of your own mental health, how you manage your own stress levels or what is known as ‘Stressors’, identifying who you are and why you have the thoughts, values and belief systems that you do? This isn’t about being all ‘Pink and Fluffy’ or having to believe in anything ‘Intangible’, it is about knowing yourself, your limits, your strengths and weaknesses, you will only be truly successful and achieve those goals you set, by knowing this.

Poor Mental Health is impacting many of our lives, we may or may not be aware of it currently and so I implore you all to have a go at the complimentary exercise below which is called “Stress Container”, what are your stressors and healthy coping strategies?

By not understanding ourselves, our stressors and Mental Health in general, those who do suffer from poor Mental Health can easily find themselves being later diagnosed with a Mental Illness, such as Stress, Depression or an Anxiety Disorder. Though it must not be forgotten that ANY of us can be struck by a Mental Illness, should we not accept responsibility of our own Wellbeing thinking of: Self-awareness, Self-care and Self-help and take ownership of the fact that by ignoring this, you are taking a risk on your life and that of those around you,

Should you have any questions or wish to learn more from an organisational or business aspect, I invite you to email me on [email protected] and/or visit Working Minds Matter