Skip to content
6 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health
Prioritising your mental health is an essential act of self-care and a commitment to the most crucial relationship in your life – the one you have with yourself. It's acknowledging that your emotional wellbeing is not only real but profoundly intricate. Mental health can be a challenging journey, often filled with ups and downs, but it's a journey you can navigate and thrive in.
Let's explore six meaningful ways to nurture and prioritise your mental health. With love, kindness, support and these practical strategies, you can set yourself on a path towards lasting emotional wellbeing.
- Get regular movement: Just 30 minutes of walking daily can help boost your mood and improve your health. Whether it’s a brisk jog through your local park or a dance session in your living room, find an activity that brings you joy and keeps you moving!
- Eat nourishing meals and stay hydrated: Your mental health is closely connected to what you eat. A balanced diet that is rich in nutrients and plenty of water is important for overall wellbeing. Limit caffeinated beverages such as coffee.
- Make sleep a priority: Establish a consistent schedule, and make sure you’re getting enough sleep each night. To improve sleep quality, reduce blue light exposure from your phone or computer before bedtime.
- Include relaxing activities: Explore relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises. Simple practices like deep belly breathing can help calm your mind and nervous system, reducing stress. Schedule regular times for healthy activities you enjoy such as meditation, yoga, spending time in nature and journaling.
- Practise gratitude: Focus daily on what you are grateful for – gratitude is a powerful tool for maintaining a strong mentality. Be specific and really feel the gratitude you have for these things in your life. Focus on positivity. Identify and challenge your negative and unhelpful thoughts.
- Stay connected: Human connection is vital for mental wellbeing. Reach out to your loved ones for advice and emotional support, or simply just to have a chat and a laugh. Sharing your thoughts and feelings with others can provide a sense of belonging and reinforce your support network.
In the spirit of raising awareness this Mental Health Awareness month, we're opening up the conversation wider than ever before. We aim to empower you to make your mental health a top priority. In a world that often glorifies the hustle and the appearance of "having it all together," we want you to remember that it's perfectly normal to struggle at times. It's okay to ask for help, and it's courageous to do so.
With love and support,
JSHealth Vitamins
Help is always here when you need it.
If you or anyone you know is struggling right now, please reach out to someone or call:
- Call NHS 111 (for when you need help but are not in immediate danger)
- Call 116 123 – Contact the Samaritans
- Use the 'Shout' crisis text line - text SHOUT to 85258.