Everyone is worried about the illness of the body, but not everyone cares about the illness of the mind. Many people become mentally disturbed, drug addicts or suicidal while spending their days with mental stress for a long time.
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That is why it is important to take care of mental health to stay fit and healthy. Stress and anxiety are increasing in everyone in this busy life. Staying like this for a long time leads to deterioration of mental health.
According to a report titled ‘Country Paper on Mental Health Bangladesh’ published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, 18.7 percent of the country’s total adult population is suffering from various mental illnesses.
According to the report, the prevalence of mental illness has increased after the corona pandemic. It is your responsibility to keep yourself mentally healthy.
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So you have to be aware of the time so that mental illness does not take root. Also, do 9 things to maintain good mental health.
get enough sleep
Sleep is very important for physical and mental health. Sleep helps regulate brain chemicals. These chemicals regulate our moods and emotions.
If we don’t sleep enough, different parts of the brain cannot function properly. It is normal to feel frustrated and anxious as a result. So there is no substitute for adequate sleep.
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Eat nutritious food
Nutritious food is not only important for the body, but also beneficial for the mind. Deficiencies in certain minerals such as iron and vitamin B12 are responsible for mood swings.
So it is important to eat a balanced diet. Cut back on coffee if you suffer from irritable mood, depression or anxiety.
Avoid alcohol, smoking and drugs
Many people get depressed and become addicted to smoking and drugs. But do you know, they do not relieve depression but have adverse effects on the body and mind. Excessive drinking can cause thiamine deficiency in the body. Thiamine is very important for brain function.
Its deficiency can lead to memory lapses, lack of attention, confusion and eye problems. And if you smoke, the nicotine in it damages both the body and the brain. You may become more irritable and anxious if you stop smoking later. So live a drug free life.
Apply sunlight
Sunlight is a great source of vitamin D. Vitamin D is very important for the body and brain. It removes harmful substances from the brain. As a result, mood improves. Because the production of endorphins and serotonin increases. But keep the skin and eyes safe when going in the sun.
Get at least half an hour to 2 hours of sunlight every day. Many people get depressed during winter. Because then the sun is less visible. This is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). So get enough sunlight, it will improve mental health.
Keep worries away
List some problems in daily life. Then find a way to solve it. Don’t indulge in unnecessary illusions. When you find yourself having trouble sleeping, it means you’re worrying more!
Exercise regularly
You must exercise regularly to maintain good mental health. Because the more active you are, the brain chemicals increase. Which helps in maintaining good mood. On the other hand, lack of exercise can lead to bad mood.
You may also feel anxious, stressed, tired and lethargic. So exercise regularly to keep your body and mind healthy. No need to run marathons or play football, you can stay healthy by walking regularly and doing physical activity.
Do what you like
If you like traveling, shopping or painting, do it. Doing things you enjoy will also make you feel better.
According to experts, people who stifle their own happiness at the expense of others are more likely to develop irritability and unhappiness. So prioritize your own well-being.
Intermingle with others
Try to maintain good relations with others. Talk to people whenever you get the chance. Studies have shown that just 10 minutes of talking to others can improve memory and test scores! So try to socialize and mingle with people.
Stand by people
Helping someone creates a different feeling of well-being. So try to do something for others.
Buy food or clothes or help a poor person with a small amount of money. You will see that your mind will be better.
Then, instead of being disappointed with a particular subject, an idea of the world will be created. Images of starved faces will float in your mind before you feel helpless. As a result, the desire to do something for others will grow. Through this you will get encouragement to move forward in life.
If you feel mentally ill, seek help from others. Don’t keep your mouth shut. Share your problems with everyone. Because too much stress can make you depressed. Many people think that if you tell someone that your mind is not good, they will say you are crazy!
Get rid of this idea. Just as the human body is not always well, so the mind is not always well. So if you feel stressed, seek counseling or help from a psychiatrist. Share it with family first.
Today is the 31st World Mental Health Day. This day was celebrated for the first time in 1992. This day is celebrated on October 10 every year.
This year’s theme is ‘Make mental health a global priority for all’. The main objective of this day is to raise awareness of mental health conditions around the world and to promote mental well-being.
Source: Mental Health/People First Info
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