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    Mental Health

What is mental health and factors that contribute?

 

According to the Brain and Behavior Foundation mental is defined as "a person's condition with regards to their psychological and emotional well-being." Mental health is determined by emotions, thinking, daily behavior, and human interaction. The factors that contribute to mental health difficulties are genetics, life experiences (trauma and abuse), and family history.

Resilience

 

People that are mentally resilient are able to bounce back after life hardships. Those that are mentally resilient have control over their emotions and have proper coping skills.

Mental Exercises:

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  1. Identify cognitive distortions

    1. Address irrational thoughts to avoid anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem​

  2. Cognitive restructuring and reframing

    1. actively reprogramming your brain by changing your beliefs​

  3. Keep a thought record

    1. write down any thoughts, feelings, and behaviors​

  4. Worry tree

    1. break down any worries to clearly see outcomes and shift your focus​

  5. Chunking and problem-solving

    1. break down big pieces of information so they can be properly processed and solve the problem​

  6. Share successes and challenges

  7. Mood checks

  8. Setting goals

  9. 8 hours of sleep

  10. Communication

Tips for Mental Health:

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  1. Self-care and prioritizing yourself

  2. Periods without social media

  3. Engage in activities

  4. Volunteer

  5. Meditation

  6. Avoid heavy substance abuse

  7. Licensed/ professional help

Everyday Mental Health Tips. (2020, March 02). Retrieved from https://www.bbrfoundation.org/blog/everyday-mental-health-tips?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0Mb3BRCaARIsAPSNGpUD0IToKtwd_UPQuYOGJ7C8X87a5HfshbEj73lc8RSN-gjedDTcMdsaAi5rEALw_wcB

 

26 Mental Health Exercises & Interventions Based on Science. (2020, April 16). Retrieved from https://positivepsychology.com/mental-health-exercises-interventions/

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