Mental Health Management
Mental health can be defined as a person’s emotional, social and psychological well-being. The cause of mental health issues could be physical and it can also affect physical health. Improving and managing mental health will result in a stress-free, peaceful life.
Just as you take steps to improve physical health, you can also take steps to enhance your mental health. This will allow you to have meaningful relationships with people, contribute to the community, be productive and enjoy overall health.
Mental ill health can show up as various diseases in the body. For example, being in a state of stress constantly or constant fear and anxiety might lead to hypertension, cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Hormones play havoc in the body due to stress, leading to depression. In extreme cases, life expectancy is affected and might reduce considerably.
If a person is unable to manage his mental health, it may lead to unemployment, deprivation, low income and increased health-risk behaviors such as overindulgence in alcohol, smoking, drug, sleep deprivation, poor food habits, anger issues etc.
We live in difficult times as we have to daily combat financial worry, difficult relationships, and workplace friction. However, by learning the proper mental health management strategies, you can be proactive about enhancing your mood, control your emotions and reactions and thus boost your mental health.
The signs of mental health problems are withdrawal from loved ones and colleagues, avoiding enjoyable activities, sleeping too little or too much, eating too much or too little, having low energy, and feeling hopeless. Some people may display negative emotions, or be confused, unable to complete the daily tasks, such as cooking or going to work, have persistent memories or thoughts, hear voices, and sometimes experience delusions.
The treatment comprises various methods, and is different for every individual. Talk therapy may work for one person, whereas cognitive therapy will suit another. Psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychotherapists deliver these therapies.
It certainly helps to talk with an expert and work on altering the thought patterns to healthy thoughts that generate a positive attitude to life. You could start a journal and write in it as a form of release.
Holistic fitness, guided meditation, holistic nutrition, yoga and breathwork can be done at home, after learning from a professional. At Mimamsa, we facilitate all of these to help you overcome the low energy and low feeling, and try to bring about a transformation in your mental health.
