Part 3 Mental Health Awareness

PART 3 MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
Hello everyone, Im Jecille Magalong this is the last part of my NSTP2

Advocacy about Mental health Awareness title MENTAL HEALTH
MATTERS.
It is really important to take care of ourselves especially on our mental

health. Having a good mental health is our ability to function, to bounce
back from the struggles, and to be able to move forward.
We can have all sorts of mental struggles about money, work,
relationships, family or just life in general.
Here are 8 practical ways to look after your mental health.
1. Talk about your feelings

Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental
health and deal with times when you feel troubled. Talking to
someone you trust – whether a friend, a family member, or a
colleague – can help. You may feel better if you are able to openly
share what you are going through with someone who cares about
you. If you live in an area where face-to-face interactions are
limited, you can still stay connected with your loved ones through
a video call, phone call or messaging app.
2. Keep active
Experts believe exercise releases chemicals in your brain that
make you feel good. Regular exercise can boost your self-esteem
and help you concentrate, sleep and feel better.
3. Eat well healthy foods
There are strong links between what we eat and how we feel, for
example, caffeine and sugar can have an immediate effect. But food
can also have a long-lasting effect on our mental health. Your brain
needs a mix of nutrients to stay healthy and function well, just like
the other organs in your body. Eat at least three meals each day and
drink plenty of water. Try to limit how many high-caffeine or sugary
drinks you have, and avoid too much alcohol.
4. Steer away from harmful substances
Don’t use harmful substances such as drugs, kava, alcohol or tobacco
to cope with what you’re feeling. Though these may seem to help
you feel better in the short term, they can make you feel worse in
the long run. These substances are also dangerous and can put you
and those around you at risk of diseases or injuries. Many people
also smoke or use drugs or other substances to change how they
feel. But, again, the effects are short-lived. Just like alcohol, the more
you use, the more you crave. Nicotine and drugs don’t deal with the
causes of difficult feelings. They don’t solve problems, they create
them.
5. Take a break
A change of scene or a change of pace is good for your mental
health. It could be a five-minute pause from cleaning your kitchen, a
half-hour lunch break at work or a weekend exploring somewhere
new.
A few minutes can be enough to de-stress you. Give yourself some
‘me time’.
6. Do something your good at
Try to continue doing the activities that you find meaningful and
enjoyable, such as cooking for yourself or your loved ones, playing with
your pet, walking in the park, reading a book, or watching a film or TV
series. Having a regular routine with activities that make you feel happy
will help you maintain good mental health
7. Accept who you are

Some of us make people laugh, some are good at maths, others cook
fantastic meals. Some of us share our lifestyle with the people who live
close to us, others live very differently.
We’re all different. It’s much healthier to accept that you’re unique
than to wish you were more like someone else.
Feeling good about yourself boosts your confidence to learn new skills,
visit new places and make new friends.
Good self-esteem helps you cope when life takes a difficult turn.
Be proud of who you are. Recognize and accept what you are not good
at, but focus on what you can do well.
8. Ask for professional help

None of us are superhuman. We all sometimes get tired or
overwhelmed by how we feel or when things go wrong. If things are
getting too much for you and you feel you can’t cope, ask for help. If
you feel like you cannot cope with the stress that you are facing, seek
professional help by calling your local mental health helpline or getting
in touch with your counsellor or doctor. Remember you are not alone,
and there are things you can do to support your emotional wellbeing.
Being able to deal with the worries of everyday life helps us to build
resilienc, which is another way of saying good mental health. =

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PART 3 MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

Hello everyone, Im Jecille Magalong this is the last part of my NSTP2

It is really important to take care of ourselves especially on our mental

Here are 8 practical ways to look after your mental health.

1. Talk about your feelings

7. Accept who you are

8. Ask for professional help

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