Mental Wellbeing
How to access the benefits of good mental Wellbeing.
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Whether we refer to it as mental wellbeing, emotional health or mental health, looking after our mental or emotional state is an important part of living a healthy and happy lifestyle. Mental wellbeing is related to the way we think about ourselves and our surroundings. It is related to our confidence, our feelings of worth, and our ability to control things in our lives. Our mental wellbeing is closely linked to our physical wellbeing. Having good mental and physical wellbeing can help us to live well.
Back to the topHaving good mental wellbeing is not simply the absence of a mental health problem. It is about feeling good about ourselves and our life. If you have good mental wellbeing you are more likely to feel happy, confident and optimistic, and you are more likely to live a happy and fulfilling life. You are more likely to be able to cope successfully with the stress and difficulties that you face in everyday life.
Back to the topYour mental wellbeing is affected by many different things. The way you think and the actions you take are likely to have the biggest impact on your mental wellbeing. The NHS acknowledges that there are five main ways that you can improve your mental wellbeing:
Be active - Participating in regular physical activity has been shown to improve both your mental and physical health
Connect - Building good relationships with those around you (friends, family, colleagues and community) will help to support you, improve your self-worth and enrich your life
Give - Helping others can make you feel good about yourself. This can be anything from a small act of kindness to volunteering at a local community centre or service
Keep Learning - Learning a new skill can build your confidence and enhance your sense of achievement. It can also be a great way to meet new people
Take notice - Taking the time out to think about yourself and what is going on around you can give you the opportunity to de-stress and recharge your batteries
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Back to the topIf you would like to improve your state of mental wellbeing, but are not sure how to do this, then LiveWell can help you. Our trained Health Advisors can provide you with information on activities that are happening in your local area and can also help you to seek further advice and support.
To contact our team at LiveWell please call 0845 465 1024 or email us on change@live-well.org.uk
You can make an appointment with an advisor by self-referring.
Visit our EVENT FINDER to see what groups and/or services are available to help you to improve your health and reduce your risk of developing disease.
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