Mental Health- Back to Basics

Mental Health – Back to Basics

In order to maintain our mental health, we need to simplify life and get back to basics. The underlying components to anyone’s healthy mental state is simple.

· Sleep – Get your sleep. Whether it is 8 or 10 hours (depending on your age), the right amount of sleep sets the stage for a productive, positive and healthy day.

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/mental-health

· Eat right – Avoid processed foods. Eating is just as important as sleep for needed energy, mental acuity, and well-being. “Food is your health-care, healthcare is your sick-care.”

https://www.aetna.com/health-guide/food-affects-mental-health.html

· Drink plenty of water – Hydration keeps your body going, reduces headaches, improves overall health and mental states.

https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/dehydration-and-anxiety#:~:text=In%20one%202018%20study%20of,didn't%20drink%20enough%20water.

· Exercise – Physical health improves mental health. Walking, as simple as it is, can improve your mood and reduce anxiety. Get physical.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180808193656.htm#:~:text=2-,Exercise%20linked%20to%20improved%20mental%20health%2C%20but,may%20not%20always%20be%20better&text=Summary%3A,people%20who%20do%20not%20exercise.

· Socialize – Humans need and require interaction. There are many ways to interact, whether it is over the phone, Skype, facetime, in-person (as you feel comfortable and properly distanced)…reach out to friends and family. TALK

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/open-gently/201905/social-interaction-could-be-great-your-health

Try any of these 31 tips below to improve your mental health.

https://www.mhanational.org/31-tips-boost-your-mental-health