There are times we probably recognize when we feel stressed. Sometimes there is a reason why we feel that way and with time, the feelings pass.
Mental health relates to how we respond to an incident or situation in our life differs from person to person, some people cope and adjust positively, some find certain aspects of life challenging and find it difficult to cope with and engage with many areas of life.
What is Depression?
Depression is a situation where your mood is low for a long period and affects the day-to-day aspect of life. At this point, you might experience hopelessness. It might feel hard to be motivated to do something.
Depression affects the mental health and can be managed by applying some strategies such as cognitive behaviour therapy, relaxation, mindfulness and talking to people.
If you are aware that you are not functioning as you normally do, you know something is bothering you and you are depressed that is the time to learn more about what is happening and get to seek help.
Things to consider
Mental illness often has a physical cause; this could be from a chemical imbalance in the brain. Stress and problems with family, work or school can get to trigger depression.
Counseling, support groups can help people who get depressed for a long time. You can as well talk to a therapist. The therapist might find the right type of treatment.
You can also get to connect with others in order to improve good mental health.
Find purpose and meaning: Identify what is important to you in life and focus on that. Spend time doing purposeful things.
Stay positive: Focus on the good things in your life. Forgive yourself for past mistakes and forgive others. Spend time with healthy positive people.
Strive for balance: Find a healthy balance between work, leisure, activity and rest. Focus on positive things and healthy living.
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Blessing Agunloye is a student studying Chemistry Education. I have a strong passion for Media and Communications. I’m passionate about being a change maker in my society and helping youths and teenagers discover their purpose. I love creativity and innovation.