You Are Not Alone.
1 out of 5 people face a mental health issue each year.
Factors that contribute to mental health issues include:
- Biological Factors (genes)
- Family History
- Unexpected Experiences (trauma, abuse, death, life transition)
- Environment
Mental health is effected by how we think, feel and act. With these 3 concepts, working with a professional can help you understand and gauge how you will:
Make choices Handle stress Relate to others
Experiencing one or more of the following can be a red flag signaling a problem approaching:
- Having too much or too little energy
- Major shifts in mood
- Pulling away from people and activities
- Unexplained pain
- Feeling hopeless or helpless
- Yelling or fighting
- Feeling numb
- Eating or sleeping too little or too much
- Thoughts of harming yourself or someone else
- Forgetful
- On-edge, scared
- Hearing voices that aren’t there
- Seeing images that aren’t there
- Drinking, using drugs more than usual
Benefits of having positive mental health:
- Live a meaningful and productive life
- Manage stress
- Become resilient with life’s difficulties
- Help others achieve their potential
A few ways to build and maintain healthy mental skills on your own:
- Exercise
- Eating healthy foods
- Healthy sleeping habits
- Volunteering
- Developing personal skills
- Learning new skills
- Seeking a professional
