Your Mental Health-13 Reasons Why Should You Care

The primary focus of my blog has been the promotion, protection and restoration of mental health among individuals, communities and societies throughout the world because our mental well-being is fundamental to our collective and individual ability as humans to think, emote, interact with each other, earn a living and enjoy life.

Mental well-being is also a vital concern for me as I have observed that it is generally absent, neglected or under-funded not just in Africa but the world at large. But the absence/neglected seems to be more pronounced in Africa due to factors like diseases, unhealthy lifestyles, social inequalities e.t.c.

So henceforth, I will be sharing down-to-earth insights on how to you can improve your mental well being; prevention, care, recovery health from mental illness.

Therefore, we must pay prompt attention to this fundamental component of good health (Click HERE) for other components of health) because mental illness is hugely costly to the individual and to society.
What is Mental Health?
Mental or emotional health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.

Mental health also refers to your overall psychological well-being. It includes the way you feel about yourself, the quality of your relationships, and your ability to manage your feelings and deal with difficulties.

13 Reasons Why Should You Care About Your Mental Health
You should care about your because;
  •  Individual mental well-being is personal and therefore unique. 
  • It cannot be given – it needs to be developed by each individual for themselves 
  • others both individually and collectively can support or hinder this process.
  • Your mental health affects how you think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how you handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. 
  • People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their emotions and their behavior. They are able to handle life’s challenges, build strong relationships, and recover from setbacks. 
Positive mental health allows you to:
  • realize your full potential 
  • cope with the stresses of life 
  • work productively 
  • make meaningful contributions to your community 
  •  form positive relationships with others, and feel connected and supported
  •  experience peace of mind, contentment, happiness and joy
  •   cope with life’s ups and downs and be confident and resilient
  • take responsibility for oneself and for others as appropriate.
Find out what can determine if you will successfully attain or improve your mental health. Follow BabySteps-PsychMag on twitter,facebook and google plus to get updates. Feedback and Comment is welcome.

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