World Mental Health Day 2020 • 7 ways to improve your mental health.

World Mental Health Day 2020 : Every year 10 October is celebrated as the World Mental Health Day to promote the awareness about the mental health and also promote healthy mental lifestyle. 

World mental Health Day was first celebrated on 11th October 1992 , as an initiative of World federation for mental health , to promote the awareness of mental health in our busy lifestyle.

7 ways to maintain healthy mental lifestyle: 

1. Limit the use of social media:

The social media is a place where we can have thousands of friends , but no one to talk with , at times.

2.Talk with your friends and relatives:

When we grow up , we think we know more than others  and we stop discussing our daily activities with our parents , but  after discussion with parents you will feel that there is not really any problem to worry about.

3.Play outdoor games:

Maintain a habit of playing any sport , because it takes out all the negative energy out.

4. Play chess:

Chess is very helpful in relaxing your mind. It has numerous of  benefits related to mental health. 

" Chess is often considered as the gym for your brain. "

To know more benefits of this beautiful game read more.

• Drink water:

Maintain a habit of drinking 3-5 litres  of water daily.

6.Meditate:

Meditation is the best tool to calm and compose your mind. 15 minutes of your day should be reserved for relaxing your body and mind.

7.Develop a  hobbey:

Develop a hobbey , invest on your skills. Engage yourself with the things you love to do. It can also help you make a passive income. It's a win win situation my friend.

Themes of world mental health day-

2020: This year world mental health day will be celebrated with the theme-

" Move for mental health : Increased investment in mental health. "

With the right call to increase the investment in mental health issues. It's high time , we should invest in maintaining a healthy mental life.

2019:

" Mental health promotion and suicide prevention. "

2018:

" Young people and mental health in changing world. "

2017: 

" Mental health in work place. "

2016:

"Psychological first aid. "

2015: 

" Dignity in mental health. "

Since 1996 , every year this day is celebrated under a special theme , which focuses on various aspects , and forms of mental health.

How social media is resulting in mental illness , feeling of loneliness ?

The intention behind the foundation of social media was to increase connectivity ,

and help people to socialize but soon after it has shown it's evil side. Various studies have proved that social media is the major reason behind the increasing cases of mental issues. 

We might have thousands of friends on Facebook but not a single one to talk with. The increased feeling of loneliness has directly effected the mental health.

With the facility to connect with anyone with a single touch , we have forgotten the value of socializing because of these social medias. To know more about the harmful effects of social media click here.

How the excess of competition is ruining your mental health?

In the country like India , where there are few good institutes and even fewer seats in them , and millions of candidates competing for a seat , the competition is very tough. For the exams like JEE Mains where almost 10 lakhs student compete for getting their admission in IITs , NITs and IIITs  , students start preparing from class 7th , 8th , the age when they should play , and cherish their childhood , they sit hours preparing for the exam. I agree study is important. 

But at the cost of your child's childhood?

No not at all. 

The  World mental health day 2020 is an opportunity to develop some healthy habits important for your mental health. Take this opportunity to connect with friends you haven't talked in a while. Share this article with your friend and tell them , you are always there to help.