Mental health problems are no less than a big challenge at present. Young people, even school children, are being diagnosed with problems like stress-anxiety. Health experts consider this a very serious situation. Especially since the Corona epidemic, there has been a rapid increase in the cases of mental health disorders. This remains a big challenge even in the year 2023.
Health experts say mental health is directly related to your overall health. Conditions like stress and depression can also increase the risk of many serious diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. Many studies have found that mental health disorders can also reduce your life expectancy.
In a few days, we are going to step into the new year. For better health in the future, we must give priority to mental health. Before entering the new year, make some resolutions for yourself to maintain your mental health, so that your mind remains healthy.
Maintain routine
Be it physical or mental health, it is considered very important to improve the daily routine to maintain it. Eating healthy and nutritious food and including regular exercise and yoga in your daily routine can help keep your brain healthy. Practicing mindfulness, self-awareness, and meditation helps us deal with present circumstances better. Having a good lifestyle keeps the mind calm and exercise helps in increasing happy hormones.
Aim to reduce screen time
From the beginning of the day, till we sleep at night, we are surrounded by screen devices like mobile, computers, and TV. However, studies have found that spending too much time on screens can increase many types of mental health problems. Psychiatrist Dr. Satyakant Trivedi in Bhopal says that people who spend most of their day on some kind of screen may have a higher risk of developing problems like stress. That means, to maintain good mental health in the new year, it is important to try to stay away from screens as much as possible.
Distance from alcohol and drugs
Consumption of alcohol, smoking, or any intoxicant is considered harmful for both physical and mental health. It can also increase anxiety and depression. Dr. Satyakant says alcohol affects the functionality of your brain. The chemical changes in the brain caused by alcohol can lead to more negative emotions like anger, depression, or anxiety, which is harmful to mental health in the long term.
Give priority to sleep
In this world full of hustle and stress, it has become difficult for most people to get enough sleep. However, this habit is harmful to overall health. About seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep every day helps us feel better. Research has found that people who do not get enough sleep have a higher risk of stress-anxiety. Not only this, but due to lack of proper sleep even for one night, you start feeling more tired, anxious, and less energy the next day.
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