Mental Health Awareness Week: 5 tips to keep your mental health in check
Mental Health Awareness Week is being observed from May 13 to May 19, 2024. This year's theme is 'Movement: Moving more for our mental health'.
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Here are some tips to keep your mental health in check.
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Get regular exercise
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Get moving to improve your mental health, as suggested by this year's Mental Health Awareness Week theme. Exercising every day can help increase the production of feel-good hormones.
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Meditate
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Meditating can help relax your mind and reduce stress and anxiety. It also helps increase mindfulness.
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Express your thoughts
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Expressing your thoughts to your closed ones or writing down your feelings in a journal can help reduce stress, make you feel lighter and prevent anxiety. It also helps understand issues clearly and find solutions.
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Practice relaxing activities
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Practice relaxing activities regularly to take a break from your monotonous life. Do things that make you happy and calm your mind, such as painting, listening to music or watching a movie.
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Seek professional help
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Seek professional help of a counsellor when you feel anxious and talk to a therapist. Therapy is highly beneficial in improving your mental health.