Ideal mental health is a person's ability to enjoy life, manage emotions and work productively. If you feel that you have lost control over your life, there is a problem. How do we identify and correct it in time?
The Online Guide tells what symptoms indicate mental exhaustion and how to eliminate them.
What is mental health?
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The concept of "mental health" is similar to the term "psychological health". We are talking about a person's mental well-being in the literal sense. Suppose everything is in order with mental health. In that case, a person can fully enjoy life, understand the meaning of his existence, perform professional and other tasks productively, and build relationships with society.
The level of mental health of a person at a certain point in time differs. Numerous social, psychological and biological factors influence it. So, for example, violence from others (for example, in the team or the family) and constant socio-economic pressure are considered risk factors for mental health. Sexual violence also poses a significant threat to mental health.
Deterioration of mental health also occurs as a result of social upheavals due to working conditions that are associated with frequent stressful situations, gender discrimination, social exclusion and violation of rights. People who lead an unhealthy lifestyle, as well as people who have chronic diseases, physical disabilities or disabilities, often have mental health problems.
How do you determine your mental health?
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To determine your mental health, you can use the system of the British psychologist Maria Yagoda, who identified six fundamental signs of mental health in 1958.
Personal autonomy. You have finally become independent and can make decisions guided only by experience and desires. You are not dependent on your parents; although you may consult them, their word is not your ultimate truth.
Correct perception of reality. You perceive the world around you like most other people. For example, you do not suffer from hallucinations, and your brain does not distort the perception of the world.
A positive attitude towards yourself. You can rely on your strength; you are regular about your physical and psychological shortcomings and advantages. At the same time, you do not have too high or, on the contrary, low self-esteem. Also, you do not criticize yourself or those around you for every word or action.
Stress resistance. It is not difficult for you to relieve tension after stressful situations. You find strength in yourself to cope with circumstances that cause you a feeling of discomfort.
Ability to adapt to the surrounding world. You can adapt to changing life circumstances. You can bend under them while remaining calm. For example, you quickly adjust to a new workplace and blend into the team.
Self-actualization. You constantly analyze your achievements, engage in self-development, improve your professional skills, and identify negative traits of your character and fight against them.
How to take care of your mental health?
To avoid problems with your mental health, you need to follow the rules of psychohygiene - to be able to set boundaries for yourself and others and define your values. You should not forget what pleases you — hobbies, delicious food, communication with friends, good music, exciting movies, or even just a walk in the park alone.
It is also essential to take care of your physiology. You must monitor your hormonal balance, treat ailments quickly, eat properly, and follow a sleep schedule to get quality rest and sufficient serotonin and melatonin. It is also necessary to determine a convenient work schedule for yourself and follow it.
Summarizing the above, you must care for yourself and create comfortable living conditions. In this way, you will prevent the appearance of psychological disorders, preserve your mental health and be able to overcome any life problems. If you feel that something is wrong with your mental state, you need to contact a psychologist as soon as possible.
How can you restore mental health?
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If you have any mental health problems, the following tips will help you recover:
Keep in touch with friends and family. Loneliness leads to self-isolation, loss of social skills, and as a result — depressed mood, depression and mental disorders.
Use social networks wisely. Social networks allow people who are separated by a significant distance to maintain contact with society and communicate with each other.
Do sports. Regular physical exercises improve sleep and well-being, allow you to feel more relaxed and contribute to producing endorphins — hormones of joy that positively affect mood.
Visit nature more often. Even a short walk in the park significantly improves mental health, allowing you to escape stress and soberly analyze this or that situation.
Learn something new. People engaged in self-education and self-development are more stress-resistant. They more easily survive various troubles and adapt to external circumstances more quickly. This is confirmed by scientific research.
