mental health

Factors That Can Affect Your Mental Health

It is important to know and understand factors that can affect the state of your mental health. An article from canwetalk.ca discusses these factors and how they affect the way that a person feels. For example the article talks about the importance of self esteem describing it as the value that we place on ourselves. Self esteem also includes the way you view your self-image and self-worth. Having high self esteem means that you have a positive self-image as well as a sense of your self-worth. 

How to Stay Sane While Your at Work

There are many aspects to work that can cause anxiety such as rude customers, annoying employees, or even your work load. Megan Malugani's article on Monster.com discusses 7 ways to deal with these anxietys to help you stay mentally sane. The first tip is to stay calm when stressful situations happen. For example if your document closes out before you've had a chance to save it. Instead of freaking out and dwelling on the situation, try to take a deep breathe and then begin to type your document again. Megan explains how the chemicals that are released when you are freaking out will linger for at least 2 hours after your freak out. That is why it is important to try and stay calm, and not let it get to you.

Tips on Talking to Your Boss About Your Mental Health Issues

It's hard to share your mental health problems with your boss. It is important to be able to talk to your boss about your issues related to mental health.

Remember to Include Enjoyable Experiences in Your Day

Whether you are stressed, anxious, or depressed, having experiences of enjoyment and pleasure are essential for mental and emotional health.

How Mental Illness is Portrayed in the Media

The article discusses research results concerning the way the media portrays mental illness. Mental illness is portrayed in a negative or stereotypical way.

Getting a Good Night's Sleep Makes All the Difference

For most people, the days when you're a bit more irritable or slightly more short-tempered, those are the days when you didn't have enough sleep. Getting the right amount of sleep can make all the difference in a person's psychological and emotional health. If you're not getting at least 7 hours of sleep each night, that could be the answer to some of your psychological or even physical issues. 

The Affect That Stress Can Have On Your Relationship

Stress is something that affects everyone differently.  Sometimes it can be difficult to know what is causing your stress, which can cause strain on your relationship. An article from Two.Of.Us.org, expresses the importance of taking the time to find out what the problem is and being able to share that with your partner. Discussing your stressors with your partner will help them be able to make sure that they do not add to your stress. In addition the article talks about how crucial it is to make sure to respect each others values so that you will be able to work together on your challenges. 

Your Physical Health Plays a Role in Your Mental and Emotional Health

Keeping yourself physically fit can help keep you emotionally and psychologically fit as well. When you're staying on top of your physical health you might notice that you're mentally clear, more creative, more resilient when faced with stress, and even happier. Yet, when you're not eating well, leaving exercise for the end of the month (or not exercising at all), ignoring aches and pains, and avoiding going to the doctor when not feeling well, you might notice that your levels of stress and irritability are higher. 

Running To Help others With Mental Illness

A group of 6 individuals who have a history of mental illness decided to run across the country to raise awareness and to help others who also suffer from mental illness