Sometimes , reaching out to people or taking support of someone is the beginning of a journey. Whatever your problem is , talking or sharing about it with someone can really make a difference. As we all know that this topic is not new , people still assume mental health issues as insignificant because they are still stuck on the idea that mental health issues are a result of overreactions or it it just in one’s head.
Mental health is all about emotional and psychological well being of an individual.
Usually, all of us react after watching someone suffering physically, in times of any injury or pain, however, we fail to notice the emotional damage that mental health issues can cause. Since we cannot see it, we let it go unacknowledged or make fun of it. Mental health issues can lead to self harm , like suicide which is not a concious choice that people make. It’s just overpowering emotions that make people come to end their life. It is significant to look after our mental health so that we could have control over our emotions and as in life in general.
Lately, mental health has started being acknowledged. There are ways to look up to your mental health :
1) Look for what you are feeling and accept those feelings.
2) Try to communicate with your closed ones regarding your feelings.
3) Write down your thoughts im a diary and also include things which you are grateful for.
4)Seek professional help in case of serious issues.
5)Also , some organisations are also working towards ways to tackle mental health . They hold webinars , activities , discussion etc. to spread awareness and talk about it in schools , colleges and even in workplaces.
6) Take a break because a change of scene or change of pace can be enough to de – stress you.
10 October is celebrated as World Mental Health Day and May month is celebrated as Mental Health Awareness Month. As we take care of our physical health , in the same way we should also take care of our mental health . The main theme of world’s mental health day is ”mental health for all“.
By – Lavanya Agarwal
Healthy Living 