Studies have shown that people instinctively know what makes them feel better, but they don't think about it every day. People rarely think about what they could or should do for their mental health, unlike what they do for their physical health.
At the moment, mental health campaigns focus on treating mental disorders, getting rid of the shame that comes with talking about mental health issues, getting help as soon as possible, and reducing the things that put people at risk of getting sick.
But the number of people with mental illness keeps going up. It's thought that about half of people in OECD countries will have a mental illness at some point in their lives. Because of this, it's important to raise awareness and promote simple, practical ways to get and keep good mental health.
Using studies about what people can do to improve their mental health, an "ABC" model that is easy to use in everyday life has been proposed. The "Act-Belong-Commit" method encourages people to stay active, get closer to friends, family, and community groups, and commit to hobbies, challenges, and important causes. Together, they are a simple "do-it-yourself" way to improve your mental health.
The method, which is being used in Australia and Denmark, tries to improve people's mental health in the long run by getting them to follow these rules and work with community groups that offer programmes and chances to interact with others.
Research shows that people instinctively know which things are good for their mental health, but they don't treat them like physical exercises that they do over and over again.
Keep your mind, body, social life, and spiritual life busy to stay alert and interested.
Researchers have found that having a lot to do outside of work helps us feel good and keeps our brains from getting worse. Mind and body activity, especially when done with other people, can be naturally rewarding and is a healthier option to worrying, overthinking, or using drugs.
Keeping busy and working in groups are both good ways to keep your mental health in good shape.
Maintaining friendships, joining groups, and taking part in community events will help you feel like you belong.
Research has shown that our relationships with other people are important for our mental health because they give us a sense of who we are, give us support, and help us deal with pain, worry, and hard things that happen in life.
Being part of a group gives you access to support networks and chances to do social things.
Do things that give your life meaning and purpose, like taking on tasks, helping others, and supporting a good cause.
Having a feeling of meaning and purpose is important to our health and has been shown to help us live longer and keep our brains healthy. Getting involved in a hobby, a task, a good cause, or helping other people can all make you feel better about yourself and keep you from feeling hopeless or worthless.
Participating in social activities and giving back to the community can keep your brain healthy, make you feel like you're "making a difference," and lower feelings that aren't good for your health, like self-centeredness.
Long-term happiness can come from committing to a hobby, a goal, or a good cause.
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