Imagine your psyche works like a smartphone: when its cache is filled with extra information and its energy runs out, it slows down, sometimes even completely stops functioning. Psychologist Tatyana Smirnova emphasizes that a person’s mental health also requires constant care and an energy source.
What is mental health and why is it important?
Mental health is the state a person needs to work, build sincere relationships with loved ones, enjoy life, adapt easily to changes, and recover after stress. It is connected to clarity of mind, self-confidence, the ability to build healthy relationships, and having an inner foundation. Psychological, emotional, and social stability are included in this state.
A person’s mental health is not always the same — it changes with life experience, personal attitude, and the influence of the environment. How a person accepts themselves and relates to others and events shapes their psyche.
How to recognize the signs of a healthy psyche?
A mentally healthy person shows the following main characteristics:
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Emotions are stable and under control;
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Can withstand stress and recover from it;
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Mind is clear, mental state is balanced;
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Active in building and maintaining relationships;
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Interested in novelty, development, and life.
In addition, such a person is aware of their feelings, does not run away from them, can talk about them, and asks for help when needed. These qualities help people adapt, make the right decisions, and maintain balance in life.
What happens when mental health is disrupted?
A problem with mental health is not always a mental illness. It may be manifested by constant fatigue, chronic anxiety, apathy, loss of emotional balance, inability to enjoy life. Usually, after severe stress, the loss of a loved one, divorce, or job loss, or due to accumulated difficulties, mental stability is disturbed.
The important thing is that difficulties with mental health are not a sign of weakness or made-up problems, but real issues requiring professional help. If ignored, they lead to sleep disturbances, loss of interest in life, deterioration of memory and attention, irritability, and loss of stress resistance. Prolonged problems may result in depression, panic attacks, or psychological suffering.
Practical ways to maintain mental health
According to psychologists, the following factors help maintain mental stability:
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Physical activity and sports: regular exercise stimulates the production of “happiness hormones” in the body and reduces stress.
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Good sleep and a healthy diet: chronic lack of sleep and poor nutrition negatively affect the brain.
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Healthy communication with loved ones: loneliness and distancing from people weaken the psyche.
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Digital detox: too much information and comparing yourself to others can disrupt emotional balance.
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Proper work with emotions: do not run from your feelings, accept them and learn to manage them.
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Choosing your environment wisely: stay away from toxic people and create a positive social circle.
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Openness to novelty and development: hobbies, travel, and new knowledge stimulate the brain and brighten up daily life.
Thus, mental health is an important factor that determines the quality of life of every person. Just as we care about our physical health, we should regularly care for our psyche. Being able to speak freely about our feelings, seek professional help, and maintain inner balance leads to a happy life.
The world is changing rapidly — it is important not to postpone caring for your mental health, to talk about it openly for yourself and your loved ones. Because a strong and healthy psyche is the foundation of a happy future.
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