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What is Mental Health?
Mental health refers to your emotional and psychological well-being. Having good mental health helps you lead a relatively happy and healthy life. It helps you demonstrate resilience and the ability to cope in the face of life’s adversities.
Your mental health can be influenced by a variety of factors, including life events or even your genetics. There are many strategies that can help you establish and keep good mental health. These can include:
▪️keeping a positive attitude.
▪️staying physically active.
▪️helping other people.
▪️getting enough sleep.
▪️eating a healthy diet.
▪️▪️asking for professional help with your mental health if you need it.
▪️socializing with people whom you enjoy spending time with.
▪️forming and using effective coping skills to deal with your problems.
➖What is Mental Illness?
A mental illness is a broad term which encompasses a wide variety of conditions which affect the way you feel and think. It can also affect your ability to get through day-to-day life. Mental illnesses can be influenced by several different factors, including:
▪️genetics.
▪️environment.
▪️daily habits.
▪️biology.
➖Coping With Mental Illnesses.
The symptoms of many mental illnesses may get worse if they’re left untreated. Reach out for psychological help if you or someone you know may have a mental illness. If you’re unsure where to start, visit your primary care doctor. They can help with the initial diagnosis and provide a referral to a psychiatrist.
It’s important to know that you can still have a full and happy life with a mental illness. Working with a therapist and other members of your mental health team will help you learn healthy ways to manage your condition.