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For a healthy life, physical as well as mental health is also necessary. Mental health means being mentally and socially healthy. Mentally healthy people have the ability to understand, express and control their emotions.
There are many reasons that affect mental health. Some of which can be controlled, some cannot. Therefore, these are the daily habits that should be adopted for mental health:
enough sleep
Getting enough sleep is essential not only for physical health but also for mental health. A study was conducted on 273,695 adults in the United States in 2021. According to the study, those who slept more than 6 hours per day were mentally healthier than those who slept an average of 6 hours or less. Those who slept less than 6 hours were 2.5 times more likely to experience mental stress.
Controlled use of social media
New things are constantly coming to the social network . Sometimes when knowing about other people's life, we compare ourselves with others, which makes us think that we are weak . So social media can cause us problems like anxiety and depression.
In this case, the phone should be kept away from your reach. A list of alternative and meaningful activities that can be done while using social media can be made. Turn off social media notifications or delete unnecessary apps.
Strengthening social relationships
Since humans are social creatures, social relationships provide positive energy to people. Relationships prevent loneliness, provide emotional support and add meaning to our lives. It improves the mental health of people.
doing physical exercise
Physical exercise reduces stress. Improves mood . Makes it easier to fall asleep and also helps to get deep sleep . Regular exercise reduces depression and anxiety. Exercise may vary from person to person. It is advisable to exercise according to your body and health .
Eating nutritious foods
Any food can affect our mental health . Foods that improve mood should be kept in your diet. Such as berries, bananas, legumes, salmon fish etc. .
These kinds of foods give our body the necessary nutrition and are also beneficial for mental health. Similarly, drinking enough water and not eating junk food is also good for mental health.
Take time to relax
Relaxation may vary from person to person . Relaxing generally means calming the body and mind . From time to time people also need rest .
sunbathing
Sun is a good source of vitamin D. According to studies, vitamin D helps to improve our mood. If there is no time for the sun to heat up in the afternoon, it is necessary to take outside fresh air.
(based on the 'Medically Reviewed' article by Margarita Tartakovsky in Healthline)
