3d. Keep It in Mind: Your Mental Health
Caring for your brain’s health goes even further than exercising it or staying away from substances. The state of your mental health is just as important! Mental health is trending more and more in today’s society. You may hear this term often, but what exactly is mental health?
Mental health is the state of our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects our thoughts, feelings and actions, and plays a role in how we handle stress, relationships and life choices. If our mental health is poor, then we can start to think, feel and act poorly.
Two common mental health conditions are anxiety and depression. They may sound scary, but there are many signs and symptoms you can watch out for to help you, or a loved one, get help. Watch the videos below to learn more about mental health, anxiety and depression.
Technology and Your Mental Health
These days, almost everyone has a smartphone and you probably won’t find too many friends or family who don’t have some form of social media. With the rise in technology, social media is one of the most popular ways to communicate with others, whether for business or fun.
Yet, with all the good social media has brought us, there are many negative consequences of having our entire lives online. Online bullying, social media addiction and comparing ourselves to others have had a tremendous impact on mental health. It is easy to get wrapped up in the thoughts and opinions of others we have never even met.
To keep our mental health in check, it is important to separate what we see on our phone screens with real life. Watch the videos below to learn more.
Mindfulness and Your Mental Health
So, what can you do to help improve your mental health? One tip is to consider the practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of being present and focusing on where you are in the current moment. It can help you ease the burden of life’s stress, and give you control over anxiety and emotions.
Watch the short video to learn more about how you can start practicing mindfulness. You can also learn more mindfulness techniques in this course!