By Luna 
World Mental Health Day is observed every year on 10th October to raise awareness about mental well being which is a neglected aspect of holistic health. Thanks to social media exposure, people have not started to understand what is mental health and why it is so important for everyone. Mental health is now getting all the deserved spotlight to help people overcome small to serious psychological health issues with the right mental health tips.
World Mental Health Day 2024 Theme
This year’s mental health theme is- ‘Mental Health at Work’. According to the World Health Organization, this theme highlights the critical link between mental health and workplace. Since work stress significantly contributes in hampering mental health, creating a healthy working environment is very important. As per the data, 60% of the global population is working, which makes securing mental health at work a need of hour.
World Mental Health Day History 2024
What is the Significance of Mental Health Day
According to Dr Bhuvan Dommeti, Zonal Director, Surya Hospital, “Mental health is as important as Physical well being of a person. The Day gives everyone involved in mental health issues a chance to discuss their work and what more needs to be done to ensure that everyone in the globe has access to mental health care. In light of the increasing burden and strain associated with India’s work culture, it is critical to make sure individuals are attending to both their physical and mental health.”
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5 tips to protect mental health
Mr Rajesh Shukla, Chief Strategist, National Intellectual Advisory, Mentor at Venture Studio Capital, Jagoo Nari and Padhega Bharat shares five mental health tips such as:
- Meditation: Practicing deep breathing techniques and meditation might help people feel more grounded and less anxious.
- Frequent exercise: engaging in regular physical activity helps lower stress and release endorphins.
- Maintain relationships with loved ones: Maintaining relationships with friends and family gives people a sense of social support that promotes their emotional wellbeing. Surrounding yourself with positive people helps improve mental health. One can join communities like religious or social groups increases social support and helps increase sense of purpose.
- Adequate sleep: Ensuring proper sleep routines helps recharge your mind and body.
- Engage in hobbies and fun activities and helping people: Keeping engaged in hobbies helps release dopamine, keeping anxiety and stress at bay and helping people boost their mental health. Additionally, helping others can help release oxytocin, also known as the bonding hormone.
Apart from these simple tips, it is important to seek professional help when needed.
FAQs
What is the main cause of mental health in children?
While the exact causes are not specified, experts believe that exposure to any kind of trauma including violence, disturbed family dynamics or social environment.
How does anxiety affect an unborn baby while pregnancy?
Getting stressed and anxious during pregnancy may cause several complication for both mother and baby. Mothers are at risk of developing preeclempsia and the chances of preterm birth and low birth weight are also high.