WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS, AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
Excellent health, including mental health and wellness, is perhaps an important asset one can have. It contributes to our decision-making process and how we cope with stress and relate to others in our day-to-day lives. In simple words, mental health is essential to living a balanced life. However, sadly, it is estimated that more than 50 million Americans live with mental health illness, or you can also say one in five Americans experience mental health issues every year. Before using the term mental health wellness, we should first understand what exactly mental health is all about and why it is an integral part of our lives
Mental Health
Mental health, in simple words, includes our emotional, psychological, & social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act, and react. Our mental health has a significant impact on our relationships, careers, and day-to-day functioning. Also, there tends to be a considerable stigma attached to anything related to mental health or personal well-being, which is why it is essential that we acknowledge good mental health and work to overcome the barriers. You should, therefore, take steps to regularly grant yourself to tune into yourself and consider your overall mental health and wellbeing so you can best address your health care needs.
Importance of Mental Health
Mental health can impact our thoughts, actions, and interactions and empowers us to navigate everyday challenges, build meaningful relationships, and make informed decisions. Maintaining positive mental health and treating the conditions is essential to stabilizing constructive behavior, emotions, and thoughts. Nurturing it not only improves our daily functioning but also helps control or at least combat some of the physical health problems, including-
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- Helps improve mood.
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- Creates an enhanced sense of inner peace and stability.
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- Helps reduce anxiety.
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- Helps improve relationships.
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- Helps maintain self-esteem.
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- Cope up with daily stress.
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- Helps stay motivated.
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- Maintain meaningful connections.
Common Mental Health Conditions
There are countless mental health conditions, and some of the common ones include- panic disorder, anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder.
Factors that Influence Mental Health
Several factors can influence mental health that can also be difficult to address fully. Below are a few aspects that have the potential to affect mental health stability positively.
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- Taking professional help/ seeking therapy
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- Journaling your mental health
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- Exercising
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- Yoga
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- Meditation
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- Practicing mindfulness
Taking Professional Help
Wondering how to improve your mental health and wellbeing? If you or someone you love needs help, know it is available. Remember, the earlier you treat a mental health condition, the better the chances are that treatment will be successful. You can find help through family or friends, online services, or assistance from a provider.
At Revive Hope Psychiatric Services, we provide medication management, psychiatric evaluations, and supportive psychotherapy. We understand that mental well-being is essential for leading a fulfilling life; therefore, we are always available to provide the highest level of care and support. As a board-certified nurse practitioner, my holistic approach helps address the symptoms and factors contributing to your well-being so you can feel safe and comfortable. If you are in crisis or are feeling anxious or depressed, you may seek help immediately. I would try boosting your mental health and focusing on different areas of your life one at a time.