How mental health effects your body

It is often difficult to balance your mental and physical health. In addition, it might be very scary to think about how well-being can affect the quality of life. This essay will discuss three different ways in which the mind affects the body, including physical changes, mental health as well as the importance of good mental health. Mental health refers to a person's ability to live a normal, successful, happy, and healthy lifestyle. 

Mental health

This encompasses the way you perceive yourself, the way you feel like, how effectively you handle yourself, the way you interact with others and more importantly the way you use your time. In addition to this, mental health includes the way the brain works and function. These mental states are very important because they determine the wellbeing of someone else and their ability to cope with everyday life issues. The psychological state also determines how you deal with stress, griefs, trauma, stress, anxiety, depression as well as other related medical conditions (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). 

What is Good Mental Health

Good mental health means being able to live up to the expectations of your family, friends, society, and environment. Most people are affected by the way that they see themselves. For example, if you have poor self-esteem, you may not want to work hard or do anything because that person does not look good, however, that person can do whatever he wants. 

Another factor that affects the mental state is being overweight, which may be caused by the wrong diet. People who are overweight are at risk for various health risks such as high blood pressure and heart diseases. However, obesity should not take place during pregnancy since it could cause pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes, which are serious threats to the unborn child. Lastly, being thin usually makes one appear very attractive to men and women. Having a slim figure, especially women, increases ones self-confidence. Moreover, having an active social life, playing sports and learning how to keep fit are other factors that positively affect the mental state (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Furthermore, getting adequate exercise regularly is a key factor in improving mental health since it boosts energy levels and helps prevent fatigue. Finally, feeling positive can help improve your mood and make you perform better on the job and social issues. Hence, good mental health encourages the individual to achieve goals and dreams even under some circumstances when you feel unmotivated (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
Manage your emotions.
The second method through which mental health affects the physical body is the way you manage your emotions.

According to psychology experts, negative are contagious, and those emotional states can also damage your physical body. Negative thoughts are the basis of many illnesses, including depression and substance abuse (American Psychiatrists Association, 2013). Also, people who have bad psychological state may suffer from depression and other similar mental ailments. According to psychology experts, negative thoughts may lead you to engage in violence within relationships, commit crimes, as well as develop eating disorders. Some psychologists recommend that people should spend 20 minutes each day talking to their loved ones about things that are going well in the past and remind them about the positive outcome of their conversations and memories. Additionally, it may help you feel less stressed about every minor issue, and avoid using alcohol or smoking tobacco. Moreover, making sure that you eat nutritious foods that contain fresh fruits and vegetables can ease your anxiety levels (American Psychiatrists Association, 2013). Lastly, practicing yoga and mediation can be helpful in boosting the mental state and avoiding any stressful events.

Lastly, the significance of good mental health is important in ensuring health. Studies show that mental health improves one's physical and mental wellbeing. There are two types of mental health which include subjective measures and objective measures. Psychological wellness refers to the way in which our thoughts influence us. It entails the capacity or capacity to get along with others and thrive. On the same note, psychological health denotes the capacity to think clearly, think about what we want, deal with our negative thoughts, manage stresses as well as cope with the consequences of our actions (American Psychiatrists Association, 2013). Therefore, psychological health goes beyond how well we cope with ourselves. As such, it is vital to ensure mental health by taking precautions against any kind of stress.

References 

American Psychiatry Association,. (2013). Diagnosis and classification of mental disorders, DSM IV-TR. Retrieved from http://psychiatry.nimh.nih.gov/health/conditions/depression/dsciv.html American Psychiatrists Association. (2013). What is Depression? A Definition & More Information. Retrieved from http://www.psychiatrists.org/depression/psychological/diseases/what-depression.htm