Mental health is a term used to describe emotional, psychological, and social well-being. The adaptability with which a person can deal with ordinary challenges is frequently used to assess their mental health.

Poor mental health is frequently mistaken for having a mental disorder. However, mental health refers to a person's overall mental health, regardless of whether they have a psychiatric disorder.

Mental health encompasses not just emotional well-being but also how individuals think and conduct. There are a number of different factors that have been discovered to influence mental health.

𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
The ability to enjoy life is widely employed as a measure of mental health and well-being. It is often described as the extent to which a person enjoys and appreciates the most important aspects of their life.

The lack of illness, strong relationships, a sense of belonging, being engaged in work and leisure, a sense of success and pride, positive self-perceptions, a sense of autonomy, and sentiments of optimism have all been linked to higher levels of life satisfaction.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:
The ability to bounce back from adversity has been referred to as resilience. People that are resilient believe in their abilities to cope with adversity and seek social help when necessary. Those that are more resilient are better equipped to not just deal with stress, but flourish in the face of it.

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭:
Social support is essential for maintaining good mental health. Loneliness has been related to both physical and mental health difficulties, including cardiovascular illness, depression, memory problems, drug and alcohol abuse, and impaired brain function.

Decreases in social support as a result of life events such as attending college, enduring social difficulties, changing employment, or being divorced can be detrimental to mental health.

Fortunately, research reveals that the quality of your supporting relationships is more essential than the quantity of them.

𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲:
Having rigid expectations can sometimes cause additional stress. Emotional flexibility may be equally as crucial as cognitive flexibility. People that are mentally healthy experience a wide range of emotions and are free to express them. Some people suppress certain sensations because they believe they are inappropriate.

Some kinds of psychopathology have been related to a lack of psychological flexibility, whereas evidence shows that enhanced flexibility is associated with better life balance and resilience.

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), about one in every five individuals in the United States encounters a mental health condition each year. There are several risk factors that might raise the possibility of a person experiencing poor mental health.

𝐈. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Unfair treatment based on personal traits such as age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity is associated with greater anxiety and sadness.

𝐈𝐈. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚:
Trauma has been related to anxiety, sadness, mood changes (increased anger and irritability), feelings of despair, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

𝐈𝐈𝐈. 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
According to research, a number of mental diseases run in families, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder (MDD), and schizophrenia.

𝐈𝐕. 𝐋𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞:
Low income is associated with higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Low income may also impede people from receiving critical mental health care.

𝐕. 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
Illnesses, particularly chronic ones that require a person to change their lifestyle, can cause psychological suffering (particularly depression).

𝐕𝐈. 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬:
Access to health services is associated with improved long-term health outcomes. However, when people do not have access to the health care they require, their physical and mental health might suffer as a result.

𝐕𝐈𝐈. 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐦
Low self-esteem generally implies that you do not feel you are deserving of happiness or pleasant relationships. People with poor self-esteem are more likely to develop drug abuse issues, anxiety, and depression.

𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈. 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬:
Poor social skills are associated with loneliness, increased stress, and impaired physical health.

𝐈𝐗. 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:
Lack of access to goods and services in society due to personal traits such as age, gender, religion, color, disability, or another social group might raise the risk of depression.

𝐗. 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐞:
Substance abuse is associated with increased incidence of anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐘 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇𝐘

According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, some of the techniques to develop and preserve mental health are as follows.

𝐈. 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞:
Physical activity can alleviate stress and possibly relieve symptoms of anxiety disorders and depression. It decreases stress hormone levels while increasing endorphin levels, which enhance mood regulation and feelings of well-being.

Your workout doesn't need to be strenuous either. Try going for a 20-minute stroll and you could notice how it helps to clarify and calm your thoughts.

𝐈𝐈. 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩:
Not getting enough sleep may have a negative impact on mental health and create anxiety, particularly in persons who already have mental health issues. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine advises a minimum of seven hours every night.

Mental health disorders might make it difficult to meet your sleep needs, but there are techniques to improve your sleeping habits.

Try to stick to a consistent sleep routine (going to bed and getting up at the same times every night), limit distractions like using your phone before bed, and get some exercise throughout the day. If your lack of sleep is causing mental suffering, visit a healthcare practitioner.

𝐈𝐈𝐈. 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬:
One study discovered that helpful behavior and other forms of social connection were associated with lower stress levels and even longer lifespans.

Consider volunteering in your community or simply helping others in your daily life. Performing small acts of kindness can make you and the recipient of your generosity feel a boost in mood and well-being.

𝐈𝐕. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬:
Learning healthy coping mechanisms for managing stress can go a long way in improving mental health.

Some effective coping methods include seeking emotional support from loved ones, finding humour in everyday life situations, and taking action to improve your condition. It's all about finding what works best for you.

𝐕. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬:
Social interaction can reduce our stress levels, improve the symptoms of depression, and even benefit our physical health.

Social connection has been shown in studies to improve health outcomes such as cancer, weight control, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Having social connections in a setting like group therapy, for example, may be especially beneficial if you are dealing with a specific mental health problem such as post-traumatic stress disorder or an eating disorder.

𝐕𝐈. 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤:
There are many health benefits to using optimism and positive thinking in your everyday life.

One research discovered that people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) who practiced substituting negative ideas with optimistic ones had less worry over time than those who did not envisage good possibilities.

There are several aspects that affect mental health and general well-being. Individual variables are crucial, but social, environmental, and socioeconomic situations can also influence mental health.