A Guide to Looking After Your Mental Health WorldWellbeingWeek WorldWellbeingWeek20220 Wellbeing
By Clare Knight, B.Sc.Reviewed by Sophia Coveney According to the World Health Organisation , health is “A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease.”The importance of looking after physical health by adopting a healthy lifestyle is a familiar concept.
Mental health can, therefore, fluctuate in response to life events or daily stresses and exists across a spectrum. Looking after one’s mental health is beneficial during periods of poorer wellbeing, to prevent further decline and promote improvement. Adopting strategies to enhance mental health when wellbeing is high can increase resilience to cope during periods of stress.
Physical activity Regular activity is associated with lower rates of mental illness, slowing age-related cognitive decline, and increasing mental wellbeing. Exercise can relieve stress, raise self-esteem, and improve sleep. Some ways in which activity can be incorporated into daily life include:
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