Mental health is a central aspect for people and a matter of great relevance in this era in which we live. It is synonymous with well-being and emotional stability, two essential traits to be able to face the challenges that arise in life.
However, despite our beliefs, this can become a more common problem than it seems. In fact, according to the National Directorate for the Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health and Problematic Consumption, belonging to the Ministry of Health of the national government, Mental illnesses are among the first five causes of illness in America.
In addition, In Argentina, 1 in 3 people has a mental problem from the age of 20anxiety and substance use disorders being among the most frequent.
That is why by consistently performing at least three of these five tricks a day, our mental health could be significantly improved.
5 tricks for good mental health, according to a specialist
Ana Belén Medialdea believes that people should do things that are good for them, which is why she revealed these five secrets for our mental health:
Rest
Medialdea warns about the importance of a good restsince otherwise, hormonal imbalances occur in our body and harm our mood, causing obsessive thoughts and making us more erratic.
Proper nutrition
By this the psychologist does not mean following a strict diet or abandoning certain foods, but rather points to the act of eating itself. She believes that it is wrong to get used to eating our food in ten minutes or less, since it works counterproductively on our body.
Physical exercise
It doesn’t matter if it’s a sport or just walking a few more blocks. Medialdea recommends making small changes to our routines to get more exercise. This can be anything from playing tennis to climbing the stairs instead of the elevator, since the important thing is move the body to release cortisol, which is the hormone that promotes stress and anxiety.
Do nothing
The expert suggests find some moments in the day to do nothing. On these occasions, it is essential to leave your mind blank, enjoy that moment and not think about what is coming, even for a while. This is for those people who can’t stop planning their next activities, meetings or gatherings.
Go to bed doing something we like
Just as the title suggests, Medialdea believes that Treating yourself or practicing an activity that we are really passionate about can act as a differential. She gives as an example something that she likes, like having a hot decaffeinated coffee with a piece of chocolate.
Source: Ambito
I am an author and journalist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. I currently work as a news editor at a major news website, and my focus is on covering the latest trends in entertainment. I also write occasional pieces for other outlets, and have authored two books about the entertainment industry.
