International Men's Day
November is Men’s Health Awareness Month with International Men’s Day falling on November 19th. Men’s Health Awareness Month is dedicated to bringing awareness to a wide range of men’s health issues. The month also marks an important time to talk about the mental health of men, and how we can reduce stigma and stereotypes, and increase the likelihood of support uptake among men.
Top 5 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health
1. Live in the Moment
Be mindful. Take time to be aware of yourself and be in the present moment. Notice your own thoughts and feelings, and the world around you, this will help you gain a better perspective.
2. Reframe Unhelpful Thoughts
Take steps to think about things differently. The way we think, feel and act are closely linked. Recognise unhelpful thoughts and behaviours can improve your mental health and wellbeing.
3. Quality Sleep
Good quality sleep makes a huge difference to how we feel both mentally and physically. It is vital to get enough.
4. Connect
Spend quality time with friends or family. Talk to someone about how you are feeling can all help stop you from feeling lonely and improve your mental health and wellbeing. Interaction can be online, by phone or seeing someone in person.
5. Healthy Lifestyle
Exercise, keep active, spend time in nature, and eat a healthy, balanced diet. Combined, these things can really have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing.
