Tips for good mental health
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This information is about tips for good health.
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It has information on ideas for staying healthy and feeling well.
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And ways to have good mental wellbeing and feel happy.
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Below are some ideas for how to stay healthy and feel well.
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All of these ideas can help you have good mental wellbeing.
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Good mental wellbeing means you
- Are generally happy with life
- Can cope with stress
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- Can do activities you want to do
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- Have friends to support you
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To cope means you can deal with difficult things.
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The ideas below can also help you get better if you have had mental health problems in the past.
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To stay healthy and feel well you might build a strong social network.
A social network is all the people around you who can support you.
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Your social network will have people you trust.
There are many people you might trust.
For more information about who you might trust go to https://www.idmhconnect.health/
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To stay healthy and feel well you might continue with
- Community activities
- Support groups
A support group is a small group of people you meet with to communicate about mental health.
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To communicate is how you understand and share your feelings or information.
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You might also
- Have regular check-ups with your doctor
- Communicate with your doctor about managing your health issues
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If it helps you might keep a journal.
Sometimes a journal is called a feelings diary.
A feelings diary is a place where you can note down your thoughts and feelings.
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A journal can help you
- Think about your experiences
- Plan ahead for any tough times
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For more information about how you can use a journal or feelings diary go to https://www.idmhconnect.health/
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To stay healthy and feel well it is important to ask for help early if you start to notice a change in how you are feeling.
You can communicate with someone you trust.
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