New Year’s Resolutions: Mental Health Edition

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. It is really important to take care of your mental health, which is why, for this New Year’s resolution feature, we, at The Modern East have compiled a list of resolutions that are all about mental self-care. Check them out below!

Learn More About Mental Health

One of the best ways to improve your mental health is to understand it. There are online resources available that provide information about common mental health and substance use conditions or you can talk to a medical professional to learn more about your specific situation. You can also take a Mental Health First Aid course. MHFA teaches people how to understand, identify, and respond to signs and symptoms of common mental health and substance use challenges.

Make Time for Self-Care

Brainstorm a list of self-care activities that make you happy and schedule them as part of your daily routine. This could be structured therapy sessions or daily exercise or simply an outdoor walk or time with loved ones.

Limit Your Screen Time

Spending too much time on your phone or computer can impact your quality of sleep, your relationships, and even lead to feelings of depression and anxiety. Be conscious of how much time you’re spending online and the impact it has on your mental health and make adjustments if needed. When it comes to social media, use these tips to use the platforms in a positive way.

Be Kind to Yourself

Change can be hard and often takes time. Allow yourself to have feelings and forgive yourself for mistakes. You are here and doing your best, and that’s what counts.