8 Ways to Boost Your Mental Health

INTRODUCTION

It was a shock to me when our teacher once narrated a man who is mad and can still solve maths questions,in which he said if a mad man’s health was taken care of he couldn't have been mad.  

Mental health and wellness are essential to overall health.For all of us, our mental, physical, and social health are intertwined.

According to the WHO peak mental health is more than the absence of mental health problems. also It is the ability to manage existing conditions and stressors while maintaining ongoing wellness and happiness.

Energising mental health is essential to wellbeing and determines a person's coping ability to any type of stress in life as well as overcoming anxiety and many more. But some did not take it to that extent, mental health is the wellness of the mind that allows people to relate, cope and reason talented.  

Mental health encompasses social, psychological and emotional health which are part of health definition by WHO which are important, hence 

The following are ways to boost your mental health in a simple and effective way;

1. Make Connection

connect socially with loved ones and friends,when you are socialising with people it helps to improve mental health which also keeps you busy and avoid you from excessive thinking that leads to depression,also be creative and productive in your society.

How Does Connection Impact Mental Health?

• It lowers blood pressure; connecting socially tends to lower blood pressure which reduces risk of heart disease.

• Reduces stress: Social support from loved ones can help alleviate stress which is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases.

• Prevention: Social connections can help prevent depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

• Increases longevity: Research has shown that people with strong social connections tend to live longer than those without.

• Guarantee ways to nurture connections and improve health:

•  Set a good time of regular visits with friends and family

• Join and partake in a social group and forum.

• Volunteering for a cause you care about and perfect in.

• Try practicing active listening and empathy in your relationships; it will build and strengthen your connection.

• Staying connected and chart with loved ones through technology (e.g.,calling, video calls&so on)

1. Keep on studying:one of the mental health boosters is Learning. Try acquiring knowledge on how to overcome and manage stress. Learning improves mental health by boosting confidence and self-esteem, fostering a sense of purpose. On the other hand, it can also reduce stress and anxiety by focusing the mind on new activities and promoting mindfulness, while creative learning offers new ways for self-expression. 

2. Consult a health personnel if necessary:to boost your health, always practice health check up by a qualified health personnel in concern, particularly mental health check up is crucial .Many mental illnesses are curable with psychotherapy and other intervention, also disbelief in any mental stigma around you.

3. Manage stress;manage stress effectively,one can not live life with out stress but still if not manage can cause chronic harm to mental,in fact stress is shown to be among risk factor of mental disorder,take time from your working hours if possible.

4. Perform exercise;physical activity has been shown to have many positive impacts on mental health one of which is that it improves mood such as deep breathing, yoga, jogging, swimming and other body weight exercises all improve mental activities.

5. Eat healthy diet:certain vegetable and fruit contain nutrient that perform specific function on brain,fruit like banana have been known to contain serotonin which in turn regulate serotonin level that reduce stress and promote sleep, blueberry, avocado and Orange act as antioxidant e.t.c as well there are other substances that are harmful and intoxicate brain ,so be mindful of intake and prioritize balance diet and nutritious diet.This can be done in the following ways;

• reducing alcohol intake, iapplicable.

• eating a balanced, nutritious diet.

1. Get enough sleep:lack of sleep results in irritability and lack of concentration while adequate sleep is essential to health at least 7-8 hours sleep.

2. Participate in activities you love;engage in those activities that pleases you. It will serve as peace of mind which promotes your mental health.

Of all the above, boosting mental health is a gradual process which has to be continuous, by practicing these ways One would be able to care for and maintain his or her health just as one cares for physical health and this enable us to live, stay healthy, and as well educate and encourage others.