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Strategies for promoting mental wellbeing - Coggle Diagram
Strategies for
promoting mental
wellbeing
At school
take breaks
between classes
at lunch
drinking water
fill up your water bottle
bring it to school
chew gum
chewing gum is actually
proven to improve focus
its good for your jaw
exercise
helps with learning
and paying attention
At home
a list on the website mentalhealth.org.uk gives things you can do to improve your mental health
eating healthy
eating healthy can greatly improve not only your mental heath and how you feel, but also physical health
to get an idea of the right foods you should eat the Canadian food guide is a good place to start
doing something you're good at
this boosts confidence
this makes you happy
this can be a part of your break
or you can even incorporate
it into your work
getting enough sleep
I cannot express how important this is
teenagers should be getting at least 8 hours of sleep each night
this also ties into sleeping habits before bed
drinking enough
water/staying hydrated
on mayoclinic.org they say that the average man should be getting 15.5 cups of water per day and the average woman should be getting 11.5 cups
taking breaks
do something you enjoy for a break
don't overwork yourself
when studying you should take 10 minute breaks every hour or so to keep yourself happy
you can also adjust the time but not too long
In public
breathing in fresh air
breathing in fresh air helps clear the mind to think properly and at its best
getting away to breathe fresh air or go outside can release bits of the happy chemical called dopamine
walking in forests
good for a stressed mind
gets exercise
releases dopamine
staying social
talking to people like friends or family can boost your mental health
do something that makes you happy
eat food/full meals
breakfast is the most important
lunch
dinner
snacks (optional)
healthy
stay active in public events
to help you feel
more connected
especially if you're a social person
Before bed
turning off screens
turning off screens at least
30 minutes before bed
ensures a better nights sleep
blue light affects the
part of your brain that tells
what time it is mentally
too much screens
before bed can leave
you waking up and not feeling
rested well or even at all
try defusers or
wax melters if you have
trouble sleeping
meditate
meditation can go a long
way for your brain
if you do it correctly
set aside time to reflect on the day
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256#:~:text=So%20how%20much%20fluid%20does,fluids%20a%20day%20for%20women
https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/top-5-strategies-cultivating-your-mental-health
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/building-better-mental-health.htm
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need#:~:text=National%20Sleep%20Foundation%20guidelines1,to%208%20hours%20per%20night
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https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/walking/art-20046261