What is mental health and its importance?

In order to enjoy a stable and well-being-filled life it is important that, in addition to taking care of our physical and physical health, we also pay attention to mental health. Betting on healthy lifestyles will help us keep our brains in optimal condition and reduce the risk of mental illness or disorder.

In this article we will tell you what mental health is and what its importance is so that, so, you understand why taking care of your body and mind is essential to live better.

Mental disorders that can affect our lives

When we feel pain somewhere in the body, we are very clear about what to do: go to the doctor. But when we feel emotional or mental instability, the situation becomes tabooer. However, it is essential that we act as soon as possible and that, if we do not feel at all good, we go to a specialist.

There are many mental disorders that can greatly affect our quality of life. Some of them may be punctual, due to a specific situation of our lives; others, however, may have a longer duration. There are conditions that affect the perception of reality and that can become dangerous for people who suffer from them, so it is essential to contact a mental health professional for a thorough examination and indicate what the diagnosis is.

Among the most common mental pathologies, we highlight the following:

Depression

According to WHO, about 4 per cent of the world’s population has ever experienced a depression. Moreover, in recent years, this condition has increased globally affecting women under 29 or those over 55 years of age.

Depression is a condition that affects mental health and alters the perception of reality. It is usually accompanied by other conditions such as anxiety, stress or insomnia.

Stress

Another of the most common pathologies that increasingly affect people is stress. The accumulation of responsibilities, the busy life that is currently in place and the excess of tasks can be triggers of this condition that can alter our health in a very notorious way.

High stress can get us to alter sleep, appetite, humour and make us isolate ourselves from our social lives. A condition that needs to be treated as soon as possible to avoid further consequences.

How to improve our mental health?

A very important aspect is to try to enjoy healthy lifestyles. Eating healthy, sporting and sleeping well at night will help us feel better and our brains are healthy and oxygenated for the rest of the day.

But here are also some tips left here so you can improve your mental health:

– Stay away from tobacco, alcohol and drugs. They are very toxic and can alter our perception of reality and life.

– Sleep 8 hours a day. Resting is basic so we can have a healthier mind.

– Learn to delegate responsibilities. It’s important to say no and don’t take responsibility for other people who can do for you.

– Give yourself time. Don’t abandon yourself and respect your spaces with yourself to read, walk, watch a good movie, write… whatever you want.

– Get away from the toxic people. And finally, it’s important that you have positive social relationships and don’t destabilize you.

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