Mental Health
- Dr Peter Chapman - Chiropractor
- May 28, 2018
- 1 min read
Introduction:
Mental health is often used incorrectly to mean mental health conditions. The World Health Organisation defines mental health as “...a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community”1.
It is important to have good mental health as well as good physical health as they are both related. Having poor mental health often leads to poor physical health and vice versa.
Statisitics:
In a 2014-15 ABS survey 4 million Australians (17.5%) reported having a mental or behavioural condition. Anxiety related conditions were highest (2.6 million), followed by mood disorders (2.1 million). 5.1% reported having both.2
Tips to have good mental health:
Being mentally healthy requires effort each day just as being physically healthy does.
Get enough sleep
Be grateful
Be mindful
Keep learning / learn something new
Eat well
Stay active
Connect with others
Relax - learn to not worry about the things that are out of your control
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