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Your Mental Health Is Important

Mental Health of College is student is more important now than ever before, but what IS mental health?

Creator: @calmSnow46

What is Mental Health? 

According to WHO (2001), “Mental Health is a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community”. How much do you know about positive mental health? Take the quiz here!

I have compiled some benefits from Ensocounselling and come up with mnemonic words for you to easily remember why your mental health is important! (C.A.R.E)

According to Ensocounselling, mental health is important because it affects how we: 

  • Care about ourselves and others
  • Approach stressors in life
  • Reduce risk of depression
  • Engage with other people

Want to know more about mental health? Here’s some videos that will help you cultivate and maintain your mental wellbeing: What is Mental health? , Your Mental Health in College and Ways to Wellness.

How much do you know about positive mental health? Take knowledge check  

Positive thinking    

I understand that sometimes academics and personal challenges make you feel stuck in negativity. One of the things that helped me as an international student is to keep thinking positive thoughts. Positive thinking has many health benefits but the most important one is it reduces stress and promotes mental wellness (Mayo Clinic Staff, n.d). A good way to help you keep positive thinking is exercising positive self-talk. The following steps will help you focus your positive self-talk:

C.A.T.S

  • Check in with your feelings
  • Acknowledge your feelings
  • Take time to process your feelings
  • Start finding ways to shift your thinking

Tip: Make a few positive affirmation cards to start your day! Click here to create your affirmation card!

Extra tip: There are plenty of positive affirmation videos on YouTube that might be suitable for you. 

Curious about positive self-talk and how to get unstuck in the negatives? Check out 2 videos here: Positive self-talk and getting stuck in the negatives (and how to get unstuck).