Small Steps To Mental Wellness
It has become almost impossible for people to balance the scales, be it work-life balance, personal-professional balance or be it school/college-life balance.
As stated by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, good
mental health translates to good physical health. But for someone who works 9 to 5, the
time to actively work on their mental or physical health may seem like a
Herculean task. What if we told you that there are ways to ensure your mental
well-being for a healthy life?
In conversation with Jasdeep
Mago, a
neuropsychologist and the CEO of Invisible Illness, and Arouba
Kabir, a counselling
psychologist, and founder of Enso Wellness, we tried to ponder upon the true
meaning of mental wellness and how a working professional can achieve it
through small steps of self-care.
What
Is Mental Wellness?
Jasdeep explains, “we see people taking
care of their physical illness or health probably because the signs are pretty
obvious but they often neglect their mental state as the signs for that aren’t
that obvious and go unnoticed.”
According to psychologist Arouba “Mental
wellness is a positive attribute of one’s overall health. It refers to a state
which isn’t just a lack of a mental illness but a state wherein one's mind is
in sync with their body and both function together to establish holistic
wellness.” So essentially, it's a
harmonious ballet between the mind and the body.
Is
Mental Wellness Just About Emotional Well-Being?
Emotions undoubtedly play a significant
part, but there are other factors also involved. Thinking, analysing, judging,
and executive decision-making abilities, as well as the ability to use language
and communication skills, are all aspects of mental health. The term
"mental well-being" refers to all cognitive abilities. Again,
everything circles back to creating a balance.
Everybody
experiences adversity. However, there are times when negative thoughts give
rise to unpleasant feelings that can cause more than just the ups and downs
that most people occasionally go through. These unpleasant emotions can then
cause sadness, anxiety, avoidance, and problematic thinking. It's critical to
take action if these symptoms are having a negative influence on your life or
the life of a loved one. So, don’t be afraid to reach out - for help and to
help!
If you or someone you love is struggling
with their mental health, please reach out for help. You can book a session
with licensed therapists from our mental health experts, MindPeers right here.
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