subject: Maintaining Healthy Mind and Emotions [print this page] Maintaining Healthy Mind and Emotions Maintaining Healthy Mind and Emotions
Mental health consists of both our mind and emotions. It is what affects the way we think and feel concerning things that are happening in our lives. Just as we are taking care of our physical body so should we take good care of our mental health. As we grow older, our mental capacities start to degrade, that's why while we are younger we should start developing habits that would help up maintain healthy minds and emotions.
Keeping the mind active is one of the best ways to maintain psychological health. Involve yourself in activities that will help you get rejuvenated and energized such as sports and recreational stuffs. And don't forget every moment of it. The more you keep your brain working, the more you develop it.
Maintain a healthy brain as well by living a healthy lifestyle. A good amount of omega-3 rich foods will boost up the way your brain functions. Get as much needed sleep and exercise as possible. The two activities are known to be good weapons against depression and other mental disorders.
Surround yourself with friends and loved ones who care for you and support you no matter what. A recent study suggests that friends can help improve a person's mental health. It is also said that 12 years is added to the life of a person just by talking and sharing emotions with other people. In other nations, people who attend church meetings or other gatherings at least once a week have the lowest mortality rate.
Another way to improve your sanity is to stay happy all the time. People who laugh a lot are healthy people. Doctors have found out that laughter helps the body release chemicals that help improve the immune system and fight off cancer and tumor cells. That should motivate you to just start smiling right now.
Finally, eliminate the stressors in your life. Stress is the root cause of many psychological disorders so if you can learn how to manage stress, you're up for a good start. If you don't know how to beat stress, just read again from the top and don't forget to apply them to your own personal life.
