When it comes to mental health, one of the biggest problems people face is admitting that something is wrong, and most of the time this is to do with pride and feeling shame.
Unlike other health problems, admitting something is wrong mentally carries a social stigma; despite the greater levels of public awareness nowadays.
However, there is so much to gain from spotting the warning signs of mental frailties early, and introducing subtle changes in your lifestyle to overcome any negative thoughts.
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Spotting symptoms early, and acknowledging them, can mean that you can prevent far worse conditions setting in.
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We must all remember that mental health problems are normal.
One in four people have a mental health problem at some point in their lives, which affects their daily life, relationships or physical health.
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We should also remember that there is no single cause of mental health problems, and that the reasons they develop are as complex as we are as individuals.
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Mental health problems are more common in certain groups, for example, people with poor living conditions, those from ethnic minority groups, disabled people, homeless people and offenders.
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Mental health problems can be incremental, in other words we can experience them in different degrees.
On the one hand some people can deal with their problem on their own, while on the other professional help is required.
If you are in any doubt about your own feelings, go and see your GP.
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Prevention is always better than cure.
This is certainly true when it comes to maintaining good mental health.
We can stave off a negative mind by keeping active, staying self aware, and engaging with a program of personal development.
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Exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle.
Not only does regular exercise help to maintain overall fitness and manage weight loss, it can lower the risk of many life-threatening conditions, including mental illnesses.
Exercise stimulates a chemical in your brain called serotonin which makes you feel happier and less stressed.
Regular exercise can even help with the treatment of depression and anxiety.
Remember - Regular exercise helps you to sleep better and can improve your sex life too.
Self-awareness is the art of introspection and self-reflection.
Think of self-awareness as a lens that grants you access to the very core of your being.
By becoming more self aware, we are able to recognize the symptoms at an earlier stage, and be better equipped to identify the causes of our negativity.
We can develop our self awareness through many means, meditation, visualization, along with a good dose of honest self appraisal.
We should consider looking at NLP, yoga, cognitive behavioral therapy and other personal development techniques.
Finally, personal development is a great way to increase levels of self esteem, improve self confidence and enhance skills and abilities.
This can be achieved by setting yourself different goals to work towards such as learning a new language, getting a promotion at work or losing weight.
Setting goals is positive because it gives you a target to work towards.
However, make sure that your goals are realistic.
If they are unrealistic, you are likely to fail them, which can affect your motivation and even put you off altogether
Unlike other health problems, admitting something is wrong mentally carries a social stigma; despite the greater levels of public awareness nowadays.
However, there is so much to gain from spotting the warning signs of mental frailties early, and introducing subtle changes in your lifestyle to overcome any negative thoughts.
1.
Spotting symptoms early, and acknowledging them, can mean that you can prevent far worse conditions setting in.
2.
We must all remember that mental health problems are normal.
One in four people have a mental health problem at some point in their lives, which affects their daily life, relationships or physical health.
3.
We should also remember that there is no single cause of mental health problems, and that the reasons they develop are as complex as we are as individuals.
4.
Mental health problems are more common in certain groups, for example, people with poor living conditions, those from ethnic minority groups, disabled people, homeless people and offenders.
5.
Mental health problems can be incremental, in other words we can experience them in different degrees.
On the one hand some people can deal with their problem on their own, while on the other professional help is required.
If you are in any doubt about your own feelings, go and see your GP.
6.
Prevention is always better than cure.
This is certainly true when it comes to maintaining good mental health.
We can stave off a negative mind by keeping active, staying self aware, and engaging with a program of personal development.
7.
Exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle.
Not only does regular exercise help to maintain overall fitness and manage weight loss, it can lower the risk of many life-threatening conditions, including mental illnesses.
Exercise stimulates a chemical in your brain called serotonin which makes you feel happier and less stressed.
Regular exercise can even help with the treatment of depression and anxiety.
Remember - Regular exercise helps you to sleep better and can improve your sex life too.
Self-awareness is the art of introspection and self-reflection.
Think of self-awareness as a lens that grants you access to the very core of your being.
By becoming more self aware, we are able to recognize the symptoms at an earlier stage, and be better equipped to identify the causes of our negativity.
We can develop our self awareness through many means, meditation, visualization, along with a good dose of honest self appraisal.
We should consider looking at NLP, yoga, cognitive behavioral therapy and other personal development techniques.
Finally, personal development is a great way to increase levels of self esteem, improve self confidence and enhance skills and abilities.
This can be achieved by setting yourself different goals to work towards such as learning a new language, getting a promotion at work or losing weight.
Setting goals is positive because it gives you a target to work towards.
However, make sure that your goals are realistic.
If they are unrealistic, you are likely to fail them, which can affect your motivation and even put you off altogether