MENTAL WELLNESS

Rhea A. Lanzar, RGC

 WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH?

•Do you see yourself in a positive

way?
•Are you able to handle setbacks
and challenges well?
 WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH?

• Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and

social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It
also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others,
and make choices.
 WHY IS MENTAL HEALTH
IMPORTANT?

• Makes a person generally happy and able to enjoy life.

• More confident
• Comfortable with others
• Flexible and cope with a wide variety of feelings and
situations
• Affect the other areas of health (physical health & family
social health)
 WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS
OF A GOOD MENTAL HEALTH?
• Sense of belonging:
• Feeling close to family members, friends, teachers, and
other provides you with support.
 WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS
OF A GOOD MENTAL HEALTH?
• Sense of purpose:
• Recognizing that you have value and importance as a
person lets you set and reach goals.
 WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS
OF A GOOD MENTAL HEALTH?
• Positive outlook:
• Seeing the bright side of life reduces stress and increases
your chances of success.
 WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS
OF A GOOD MENTAL HEALTH?
• Self-sufficiency:
• Having the confidence to make responsible decisions
promotes your sense of independence and self-assurance.
 WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS
OF A GOOD MENTAL HEALTH?
• Healthy self-esteem:
• Having healthy self-esteem helps you accept and recover
from difficulties and failures.
 MENTAL WELLNESS

• Everyone has to manage difficult and stressful

situations.
• Mentally and emotionally healthy people handle
stresses in positive ways.
 MENTAL WELLNESS

• Mental Health
 MENTAL WELLNESS

Sleep Changes Appetite Changes Mood changes

 MENTAL WELLNESS

Loss of interest Drop in functioning Easily distracted

 MENTAL WELLNESS

Heightened Sensitivity Apathy Disconnection

 MENTAL WELLNESS

Illogical Thinking Nervousness Unusual behavior

 MENTAL WELLNESS: HOW CAN
YOU HELP?

• Listen to them
• Offer reassurance
• Stay calm
• Do not make assumptions
• Be patient
• Refer to professionals
 MENTAL WELLNESS

• Activity time!
• Grab a piece of paper then write down the things you want
to tell yourself (good or bad) e.g. you are such a loser or you
are so cute!
• Find a partner and share!
 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL
HEALTH

• Research shows that how you think about yourself can have
a powerful effect on how you feel. When we perceive our
self and our life negatively, we can end up viewing
experiences in a way that confirms that notion. Instead,
practice using words that promote feelings of self-worth and
personal power.

Source: Psychology Today

 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL
HEALTH

• Gratitude has been clearly linked with improved well-being

and mental health, as well as happiness. The best-
researched method to increase feelings of gratitude is to
keep a gratitude journal or write a daily gratitude list.
Generally contemplating gratitude is also effective, but you
need to get regular practice to experience long-term
benefit. Find something to be grateful for, let it fill your heart,
and bask in that feeling.

Source: Psychology Today

 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL
HEALTH

• Being mindful of the present moment allows us to let go of

negative or difficult emotions from past experiences that
weigh us down. Start by bringing awareness to routine
activities, such as taking a shower, eating lunch, or walking
home. Paying attention to the physical sensations, sounds,
smells, or tastes of these experiences helps you focus. When
your mind wanders, just bring it back to what you are doing.

Source: Psychology Today

 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL
HEALTH

• Exercise! Your body releases stress-relieving and mood-

boosting endorphins before and after you work out, which is
why exercise is a powerful antidote to stress, anxiety, and
depression.

Source: Psychology Today

 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL
HEALTH

• Eat a good meal. What you eat nourishes your whole body,
including your brain.

Source: Psychology Today

 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL
HEALTH

• Open up to someone. Knowing you are valued by others is

important for helping you think more positively. Plus, being
more trusting can increase your emotional well-being
because as you get better at finding the positive aspects in
other people, you become better at recognizing your own.

Source: Psychology Today

 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL
HEALTH

• Do something for someone else. Research shows that being

helpful to others has a beneficial effect on how you feel
about yourself. Being helpful and kind—and valued for what
you do—is a great way to build self-esteem.

Source: Psychology Today

 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL
HEALTH

• Take a break. In those moments when it all seems like too

much, step away, and do anything but whatever was
stressing you out until you feel a little better.

Source: Psychology Today

 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL
HEALTH

• Go to bed on time. A large body of research has shown

that sleep deprivation has a significant negative effect on
your mood. Try to go to bed at a regular time each day,
and practice good habits to get better sleep.

Source: Psychology Today