You probably have good mental health if:
- you are confident when faced with new situations or people.
- you feel optimistic.
- you do not always blame yourself.
- you set goals.
- you feel good about yourself.
- you have good self esteem.
What are traits of good mental and emotional health?
- - A sense of contentment; - A zest for life; - The ability to deal with stress and obstacles; - A sense of meaning and purpose in life; - The flexibility to learn and adapt; - The ability to balance work and play; - The capability to create and maintain relationships;
What are some factors that determine mental health?
- Early adverse life experiences,such as trauma or a history of abuse (for example,child abuse,sexual assault,witnessing violence,etc.)
- Experiences related to other ongoing (chronic) medical conditions,such as cancer or diabetes
- Biological factors or chemical imbalances in the brain
- Use of alcohol or drugs
- Having feelings of loneliness or isolation
What are some good mental health habits?
- Regular Exercise. If even 30 years ago you were to say that the mind can affect the body,some people – including so-called “experts” – would’ve looked at you as ...
- Meditation or yoga. ...
- Getting good sleep. ...
- Don’t Multitask. ...
- Mindfulness. ...
- Good work-life balance. ...
- Stop procrastinating. ...
Which characteristic applies to mentally healthy people?
- - Openness to experience - Conscientiousness - Extraversion - Agreeableness - Neuroticism
Depression, anxiety, stress, poor body image, grief, loss, a major change in your life such as becoming a new parent can all affect your mental and emotional health and day to day living. Sometimes it is hard to know if what you are experiencing is depression or sadness, worry or anxiety.