Mental health: Master of all health
Dr Sanjay Gupta, Professor of Psychiatry & Ex HoD Psychiatry IMS BHU Varanasi & Director of Khushaali Worldwide Campaign for a Stress free, Disease free, Healthy & Happy World


Be kind for someone: Being helpful to others has a beneficial effect on how you feel about yourself. Being helpful and kind and valued for what you do is a great way to build self-esteem.
Connect with others and be sociable: Make an effort to maintain good relationships and talk to people whenever you get the chance. Having friends is important not just for your self-esteem, but also for providing support when you"re not feeling too great.
Do something you’re good at: Enjoying yourself can help beat stress. Doing an activity you enjoy probably means you’re good at it, and achieving something boosts your self-esteem.
Stay close to nature: Spending time in nature has been found to help with mental health problems including anxiety and depression. Spending time in green space or bringing nature into your everyday life can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing.
Talk about your feelings: Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental health and deal with times when you feel troubled.
Time Management: Another practice that can help you to relieve stress and manage your mental health is time management. Planning and organizing your time can make a big difference to your ability to cope with the set of activities you need to complete.
Update and upgrade yourself: How you think about yourself can have a powerful effect on how you feel. Practice using words that promote feelings of self-worth and personal power.
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First Published: Oct 05, 2020, 14:03
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