Mental Health Tips

• Get plenty of sleep: Sleep regulates the chemicals in our brain that transmit information. These chemicals also play a role managing our moods and emotions. Therefore, lack of sleep can sometimes make us feel depressed or anxious.

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• Eat well: Eating well isn't just important for our bodies, but it's also important for our minds. Certain mineral deficiencies, such as iron and vitamin B12 deficiencies, can give us a low mood. Try to eat a balanced diet. If you find you're a particularly stressed or anxious person, you should try limiting or cutting out caffeine as this can make you feel jittery and anxious.​

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• Get plenty of sunlight: Sunlight is a great source of vitamin D which can help our brains release chemicals. These chemicals, endorphins and serotonin, can help improve our mood.

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• Managing stress: Stress is often unavoidable, but knowing what triggers your stress and how to cope is key in maintaining good mental health. Try to manage your responsibilities and worries by making a list or a schedule of when you can resolve each issue. Often if you break down your worries and stresses and write them down, you realize that they are manageable.

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• Exercising: Being active can give you a sense of achievement and boost chemicals in your brain that put you in a good mood. Exercising can help eliminate low mood, anxiety, stress and feeling tired and lazy.

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• Connect with others and be social: Make an effort to maintain good relationships and talk to people whenever you get the chance. Having friends is important not just for your self-esteem, but also for providing support when you're not feeling too great. Research has found that talking to others for just ten minutes can improve memory and test scores!


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https://www.peoplefirstinfo.org.uk/health-and-well-being/mental-health/10-top-tips-for-good-mental-health/