It is estimated that one in four adults will experience mental health problems in some periods of their lives. This makes mental disorders one of the main causes of disease burden throughout the world.
Every year on October 10, WHO launches World Mental Health Day. The whole world commemorates to raise awareness about mental health issues. This year, the theme of World Mental Health Day is Psychological First Aid and Mental Health for All. This is unusual because generally, we know first aid as a rescue device in the event of an emergency.
Living happily is the hope of everyone in the world without exception. Having a family and friends who are very supportive, sufficient sustenance for daily needs, or even being able to take a break from home routine, for example, can be a joy. However, what if happiness is owned, just taken away? If you are not strong enough to face it, it can result in acute stress to mental or psychosocial disorders.
to maintain mental health it's good for you to do a number of ways below.
'Food' for Mental Health
Unlike something, we chew and swallow, 'food' to nourish the mind and soul is not in the form of food ingredients that are processed in the body's metabolism. You can listen to intake for the mind to support mental health below.
Do something with pleasure
Try to enjoy every moment that you experience with sincerity and feeling of pleasure. This moment does not have to be big or special. Simple things like when you try a new recipe and succeed in being loved by all family members, children who are sweet because they put shoes on their shelves, couples who pay attention to each other, are moments that should be celebrated with joy.
Thank you for everything we have
Gratitude means you realize that everything you get is a gift from God that is not necessarily obtained by others. With gratitude, you feel special and realize that there are many other people who are not as lucky as you. Feeling grateful will also keep your mind positive. Try to pay attention to the simple things that you have. Can breathe fresh air freely, walk comfortably every day, and wake up from sleeping in a healthy state are actually extraordinary little things. One more thing, realize that in other places there are people who crave for something that you have today but can't enjoy even one of them.
Laughing out without having to be funny
Laughing activity not only can relieve tension, but is also beneficial in relaxing facial muscles, improving blood flow, and improving sleep quality. Although it sounds absurd, laughing regularly can give the body the ability to recover itself. Try to take time to laugh out, no need to wait for certain moments, in order to maintain your mental health.
Initial psychological support in mental health problems should indeed be done by someone who is not a mental health professional. Because professional assistance is not necessarily available when the crisis is first experienced. Therefore, family, friends, co-workers, and community social networks and those who work in services should be able to provide initial psychological support.