When you are physically or emotionally stressed, your body releases stress hormones that affect all of your systems and organs. For example, stress associated with hostility and anxiety can lead to heart and immune dysfunction. Similarly, depression and pain may weaken the body’s natural healing abilities. Research shows that stress and negative emotions can be unhealthy, with one in five people (if not more) suffering from mental health problems today.
Early Warning Signs
Not sure if you or someone you know is suffering from a mental health problem? Experiencing one or more of the following feelings or behaviors may be an early warning sign of a mental health problem:
Having unexplained pain
Feeling helpless or hopeless
Smoking, drinking or taking drugs more often than usual
Eating too much or sleeping too little
Staying away from people and daily activities
Have low or no energy
Feeling numb or that nothing matters
Feeling unusually confused, forgetful, nervous, worried, angry, upset or scared
Yelling or fighting with family and friends
Experiencing severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships
Having persistent thoughts and memories that you can’t get rid of
Hearing voices or believing things that are not real
Wanting to hurt yourself or others
Being unable to perform daily tasks, such as going to work
The goal of mind-body techniques is to relax the mind and body and reduce the levels of stress hormones in the body so that your immune system is better able to combat mental health. At Atmantan, we believe in the therapeutic synergy between body, mind and soul, and we accomplish this by incorporating the time-tested principles of traditional medicine from ancient India, which are scientifically proven techniques in this day and age.
Most of the world’s resources are devoted to treating the mentally ill rather than developing an integrated mental health system. Well-integrated mind-body medicine utilizes the power of thoughts and emotions to prevent physical manifestations. As Hippocrates once wrote, “The natural healing power within each of us is the greatest force for recovery.
Most of the traditional healing methods popular in India, such as naturopathy, Ayurveda, and traditional Chinese medicine, emphasize the connection between mind and body, whereas Western systems of medicine are formed around the opposite idea, according to which the mind and body are separate entities.
Traditionally, the basis of body-mind-soul medicine has been to train the mind to focus its attention without any distractions. This focused concentration helps to improve mental health and heal physical manifestations. Some of the most commonly used techniques are cognitive therapy, relaxation techniques such as yoga, breath awareness, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, energy therapy, and crystal energy therapy.
People can improve their mental health by taking better care of themselves instead of hurting and judging themselves. We are all as healthy as our minds ……
Some tips for improving your mental health and wellness
Learn to talk about your feelings to someone you feel comfortable with
Staying active by exercising regularly will improve your self-esteem and can help you to concentrate, sleep and look and feel better. Exercise also helps to keep your vital organs healthy, which will help your mental health.
Eat Healthy – The food you eat should nourish your mind and provide nourishment only for your body.
Avoid alcohol, smoking and other substance drugs – these are only temporary mood changes that control your thoughts in the long run!
Always keep the lines of communication open. Create a good circle of support for yourself, as it is known that people who have this support are mentally stronger and more sound
Share your responsibilities when necessary. We are not supermen who do everything ourselves. This will help you to relieve stress and thus complement your mental health.
Take frequent breaks from whatever you are involved in over a longer period of time. If you have to sit for long periods of time at work, a walk is always recommended
Use your creativity wisely. Involve yourself in things you are good at. It’s an emotional and self-worth booster
Accept who you are – comparing yourself to others will only bring disappointment and frustration.
Seek help – contact trusted people in your circle and doctors for guidance, help and support
Learn to care about others – Use your skills to do good for others. Your destiny will treat you as you treat those around you
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