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Mental health is a widely used term globally today; however, despite this considerable “recognition,” relatively little is still known about mental health and the causes of mental health diseases. Additionally, many people do not understand how important mental health is and how they can improve and maintain good mental health. This article looks at mental health, why it’s important, and some mental health self-care tips.
In recent years, the term mental health has been thrown around. Few people have an in-depth, concise knowledge of mental health and its effects on total body wellness and daily living. It also doesn’t help that there are myths, misconceptions, and very wrong beliefs about caring for and maintaining good mental health properly. These problematic ideologies can cause a cultural stigma surrounding mental health.
A correct knowledge of mental health will help you understand the question, “Why is mental health important?”
Another essential thing to note is that just like certain activities and factors can influence physical well-being. Several factors can affect your mental health and tilt it towards the positive or the negative side of the “mental health spectrum.” A good mental health status equates to good body health and vice versa. 1
Some factors that can influence your mental health status include the following:
According to the WHO, self-care refers to the ability of people (whether individuals, families, or communities) to effectively promote and maintain good mental and physical health with or without health care intervention.5
Basically, self-care involves the deliberate actions and activities you take or engage in that help boost your psychological, emotional, and physical wellbeing. 6
Some activities you can engage in that will help you improve your mental health and reduce the risk of mental disorders include the following:
Mental health’s emotional “aspect” can be tricky to deal with. For the most part, improving emotional health will involve you facing and dealing with feelings you’d probably rather not touch. Besides confronting your feelings, another important way to improve emotional health is to develop healthy coping skills.6
Many people turn to alcohol use and substance abuse as coping mechanisms when they must deal with unpleasant emotions. However, these activities are unhealthy, and they could significantly impact your mental and physical well-being. Healthy coping skills like exercise, reading, or something as simple as talking to a trusted friend will go a long way towards improving your emotional health. 6
Mental disorder or illness can occur in any individual irrespective of age due to several “isolated occurring” factors or from the interactions of these factors. It is usually difficult to pinpoint a particular cause of mental illness conditions; nevertheless, some factors have been associated with mental illness.7
There are factors that influence the likelihood of an individual developing or experiencing mental illness. These factors include:
Other risk factors include:8
There are several approaches to dealing with mental health issues. Treatment is personalized, and what works for one person may not work for the next. Treatment procedures that have affected optimum results are usually combined with several individual treatment approaches.8
Treatment options for improved mental health will be detailed below.
Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, involves using psychological approaches to resolve mental health conditions. In psychotherapy sessions, patients learn to recognize the source of their mental illness conditions. Psychotherapy also helps patients to develop healthy coping mechanisms and thought patterns. 8
This involves the use of some prescription medications to treat mental health conditions. Although many of the medicines used do not directly “cure” the mental disorders, they contribute to improving the symptoms of these mental illness conditions. These medications may also increase the body levels of chemicals that promote good mental health.8
In this form of treatment for mental health conditions, patients learn how to take care of their mental health themselves. It involves engaging in certain activities, proper diet, exercise, and avoiding things that could lead to poor mental health.
If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, please employ the following tactics:
Do you have a mental illness? Or are you looking to improve your mental health? If you are, then Iris Healing® is the perfect place to be.
At Iris Healing®, you will have access to a holistic treatment approach that will help you improve your mental health physically, spiritually, and emotionally. We have a committed, patient-first treatment approach that is designed to help you live a healthy life.9
Iris Healing® strives to be diligent and prompt in updating the information available on our website. Please note, however, that our treatment modalities and protocols are subject to change at any time. For the most up-to-date details regarding our treatment offerings or other protocols, please contact us: (844)663-4747
At Iris Healing®, we offer a free and confidential verification of benefits with no commitment required. For our in-network insurance partners, Iris Healing® accepts PPO, EPO, and HMO plans. For out-of-network insurance, we accept most PPO policies. We are happy to answer any questions you have related to insurance coverage for mental health and addiction treatment.
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Licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services.
Iris Healing Center
Certification: 190056AP
Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Iris Healing Retreat
License Number: 190943AP
Expiration Date: 1/31/2025
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