Make mental health a priority this New Year with these 10 tips
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Love yourself:
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Practise gratitude:
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Go outdoors:
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Go on a digital detox:
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Get more sleep:
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Meditate:
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Cut down alcohol and cigarettes:
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Give yourself a break:
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Prioritise your relationships:
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Seek help:
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Do you remember the last time you stopped and asked yourself – am I feeling alright mentally, am I happy or am I too stressed? Most of us make New Year resolutions about finally hitting the gym, losing xyz kilos or going for that long pending daily walk – all very important for our physical health. But, how many of us decide to make our mental health a priority?
As per research by the World Health Organisation, one in five Indians will suffer from some kind of mental health issues by 2020, with depression being one of the biggest causes. However, the stigma associated with mental health problems makes it difficult to come out and say that there is an issue, mentally. And when we do, it is also often too late.
So, this year, let us resolve to make our mental health as much a priority as our physical health. Here are 10 ways in which you can focus on your mental health: