10 tips to take care of mental health

In 2002, the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) decided to proclaim October 10 as World Mental Health Day, with the aim of raising awareness among the entire population about the major mental health problems around the world.

Each year, these two institutions propose to take advantage of October 10 to give visibility to a specific issue related to mental health. This 2021, the chosen motto has been: Mental health care for all: let's make it a reality , with which they intend to focus on the defense of universal and equitable access to mental health care and prevention services.

From ISEP, we have not wanted to be left behind in this claim and therefore, we propose 10 tips to care for and enjoy good mental health.

How to take care of mental health?

1. Rest properly . Follow a routine when going to bed, that is, go to bed and get up at the same time every day and try to rest at least 8 hours a day. 
2. Do physical exercise . Doing some kind of physical activity on a regular basis can help improve your mood. It is recommended that this exercise be done outdoors.
3. Eat healthy. Maintain a balanced diet, avoiding sugars, alcohol or caffeine, which can aggravate mental health problems. 
4. Keep your mind busy . Enjoy free time doing some activity that makes us feel good, either alone or in the company of other people. 
5. Project positive thoughts . Manage one's own thoughts by focusing them towards positive elements of life and always maintaining a sense of hope.
6. Keep communication. It is important to keep in touch with other people. Socializing and talking with the closest people helps improve personal well-being. 
7. Relax. Try to keep your mind relaxed and reduce everything that generates stress. Enjoying hobbies can help keep you calm. 
8. Set goals or objectives. It is interesting that daily objectives are set that can be achieved and priorities are established in what you want to achieve.
9. Use new technologies correctly. Reducing the time you spend on electronic devices can be key to finding a balance in life. 
10. Ask for help when needed. You have to be honest with yourself and if you don't feel well, go to a mental health professional , who will help you find the necessary tools to feel better.