2023-10-18 12:00:00
Experts of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a dependent research department from Harvard Medical School and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) they assure that there is cfour fundamental aspects to be able to have good mental health in our lives, both for adults and minors.
Mental health: tips from Harvard University
Practice self-compassion
They assure that we must have an understanding and kind attitude towards ourselves in times of adversity or setbacks that we may have in our lives.
In addition, Unicef recommends prioritizing well-being when making a decision, finding a purpose for our life and living it with patience and self-compassion.
Set and maintain limits
Harvard It states that by putting them in our lives, people feel safe, comfortable and respected. Therefore, it is also recommended to create healthy emotional bonds and strengthen the ones we have today.
Forgive
Experts recommend that negative feelings, such as the desire for revenge, anger and resentment, can lead to chronic depression, anxiety and stress. So forgiveness is a method to leave these feelings behind and gives rise to understanding, compassion and empathy, which can help generate peace of mind and move forward in a healthier mental space.
Despite this recommendation, Harvard He admits that it can be a very difficult process.
Ask for help
Being able to talk and expand with friends, family or people we trust can help in times when we feel depression, anxiety or when we are overwhelmed by a situation we are experiencing. Harvard recommends that asking for help from mental health professionals may be an option if you become unwell and are unsure how to get the help you need.
The Unicef recommends minors ask for help from elders you trustsince when we find support in someone else, we are allowing ourselves find solutions, and reduce our vulnerability.
Unicef recommendations for mental health
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Carrying out recreational activities with friends is essential to enjoy and, consequently, achieve mental well-being.
On the other hand, Unicef recommends three points that can help children have mental well-being:
Listen, feel and understand emotions: It is recommended not to confront what we feel, but to accept the sensations we have. Healthy life style: In this sense, it is recommended to respect the hours of sleep, do physical exercise and have a balanced diet. Focus on yourself: The organization recommends finding and enjoying recreation spaces with friends and disconnecting from social networks for a while.
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