What is Mental health?
Mental health controls how you feel, interact with others, and handle life situations.
There are many factors that may contribute to a person having mental health issues. Some of those factors include:
- Family genetics
- brain chemistry
- trauma, abuse
- toxic home environment
- personal experiences
- drug/alcohol abuse
Mental health issues can cause your physical health to decline as well. Stress and depression may lead to a higher chance of having a stroke or heart attack. Poor mental health may also be the cause of other health problems including insomnia, diabetes, asthma and many other cardiovacular illnesses. Being unhappy with your physical appearance causes many individuals to experience emotional distress and negative thoughts. Improving your mental and physcial health little by little will have a positive impact on your life.
How to improve mental health:
- stay active
- meditate
- ask for help
- write down your feelings
- surround yourslef with good people
- get enough sleep
How to improve physical health:
- Drink lots of water
- Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day
- fuel your body with nutritous foods
- maintain a healthy weight
- get a good nights sleep
If you or someone you know is suffering from mental illness, please reach out to www.mentalhealth.gov or call 1-800-273-8255.
