In Pics: 5 Things You Should Do To Take Care Of Your Mental Health

By Unusha Ahmad:

Physical and mental health hold equal importance, yet, the former is not given equal weightage.

Mental health is much more than the absence of mental illness. It includes social, psychological, and emotional well-being and plays a key role in determining the quality of your life.

Now that people are realizing the significance of mental well-being, most also observe the ‘Mental Health Day’ on October 10 every year.

The older generations which did not believe in things like depression, anxiety, or overall mental wellbeing, felt the concrete reality of these problems during the lockdown imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thus, it is high time that we prioritize our mental well-being and look after it as diligently as we look after our physical well-being. Here, we point out 5 things you should do to take care of your mental health.

What are the common practices that you follow to improve your mental health? Let us know in the comments below.

Originally published at https://edtimes.in on September 29, 2024.