*Mental health*
Everyone feels worried or anxious or down from time to time. But relatively few people develop a *mental illness.*
*Mental health* includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act.
Dozens of *mental illnesse* have been identified and defined. They include depression, generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, and many more.
The exact cause of most *mental disorders* is not known, but research suggests that a combination of factors, including heredity, biology, psychological trauma, and environmental stress, might be involved.
It can affects young and old, male and female, and individuals of every race, ethnic background, education level, and income level.
*Sign and symptoms of a mental illness:*
*Feeling down for a while*
*Extreme swings in mood*
*Withdrawing from family, friends, or activities*
*Low energy or problems sleeping*
*Often feeling angry, hostile, or violent*
*Feeling paranoid, hearing voices, or having hallucinations*
*Often thinking about death or suicide*
*Insomnia*
And the good news is that it can often be treated if diagnose earlier.
*Here are some tips to boost your mental health*
*Eat well and nutritious food*
*Avoid smoking*
*Drink sensibly*
*Take care of your body*
*Maintain a peaceful mind*
*Get quality sleep*
*Practice self-love*
*Write things down*
*Be social*
*Ask for help*
*Talk about your feelings*
*Keep active with some activities you love*
*Take a break*
*Accept who you are*
*Value yourself*