What is Mental Health?
Mental health is about how you feel, think, and interact with others. It affects your emotions, decisions, and relationships in everyday life.
Good mental health helps you:
• Handle daily stress
• Work efficiently and contribute to your community
• Build healthy relationships
• Reach your full potential
It’s not just about avoiding mental illness; even without conditions like depression or anxiety, someone might not feel fully well. Mental well-being is finding balance and purpose in life.
Ways to Boost Mental Health:
• Exercise: Lifts mood and lowers stress.
• Meditation: Calms the mind and reduces anxiety.
• Hobbies: Activities like painting or reading help relaxation.
• Sleep: Good rest supports emotional and mental clarity.
Important Mental Health Facts:
1 in 5 adults face mental health challenges yearly.
Half of mental health issues start by age 14, with most appearing by age 24.
Many don’t seek help due to stigma, even though mental health is essential for a happy, fulfilling life.