2023-09-18 22:06:48
Some think that mental well-being is only a matter for those who live with a diagnosis such as depression or anxiety, among others. However, this is not the case, because just as all people have physical health, there is also mental and emotional health.
When we talk about mental well-being, we not only refer to emotions, but also to the ability to function in different areas of life, develop our abilities, make decisions, and face daily stresses.
“It has to do with many factors, for example, stable interpersonal relationships are an important factor or living close to work. The other thing is habits and stress management, how you distract yourself, how you discharge that source of stress and anxiety that your work produces, how is your sleep,” explains Juan Manuel Orjuela, director of the Neuropsychiatry Committee of the Colombian Association of Psychiatry.
We cannot confuse mental well-being with perfection or constant happiness. On the contrary, it also has to do with the way we react and handle problems, among others.
“Getting to know each other and knowing what things give me a bad temper, what things distress me in some way and what things, for example, make me sad and what response I have to each of those things, also doing a check that those “The responses I have interfere with my functioning,” says psychiatrist Ahira Guzmán.
Learning to manage our emotions will avoid common mistakes such as self-diagnosing and self-medicating.
On the other hand, keep in mind that we cannot separate the mind from the body, everything done for physical health influences mental health.
“We must have a routine and respect at least the three main meals, which hopefully are healthy, and have a sleeping pattern that encourages us to be calm the next day,” emphasizes psychiatrist Sandra Toro.
Also, have time for rest, leisure, contact with nature, recreational activities and hobbies.
Psychiatrist Ahira Guzmán emphasizes that for mental well-being it is important “to have activities that serve as a positive escape valve, whether recreational activity, physical exercise, good friendships. The social part is extremely important as well. We all have spiritual life, spiritual life as you understand it, habits.”
In addition, unhealthy habits such as smoking, substance use and a sedentary lifestyle will have a negative impact, so enjoying good mental health is largely in your hands. Remember: there is no health without mental health.
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