Mental Wellbeing
When our mind is healthy, our daily life feels balanced and we can cope with life’s challenges. Difficulties are a part of life, so take care of your mental wellbeing through daily choices and seek support when needed.
Mental Wellbeing – What Does it Mean?
Mental wellbeing covers several aspects of life that together promote overall wellbeing and quality of life. One of these is mental flexibility, also known as resilience, which involves the ability to cope with adversity, adapt to changes, and recover from stressful or difficult situations. Mental wellbeing also relies on the ability to manage stress, regulate emotions, feel satisfaction in life, and build positive relationships. These factors together create a strong foundation for wellbeing.
Different life situations and daily routines, such as a healthy diet, physical activity, and sufficient sleep, significantly impact mental wellbeing. Environmental and genetic factors also play a role. However, there are many ways you can actively support your own mental wellbeing.
How Are You Feeling?
It’s important to occasionally pause and ask yourself: How am I feeling right now? You can assess your mental wellbeing using self-assessment tools. These can help you identify what is already going well in your life and what you might need in order to strengthen your mental health. It’s natural to experience moments of sadness or anxiety. We can sometimes manage on our own, but other times, we need support.
Remember, you don’t always have to be strong. Help and support are available – you’re not alone!
Tips for Mental Wellbeing
Everyone can influence their own wellbeing and strengthen their mental health in many ways. Starting and making changes may not always be easy, but even small steps are important. The most useful advice is the one you actually put into practice. The key is to start somewhere.
- Take care of the basics. Prioritise sleep, nutrition, and exercise – they are the foundation of mental wellbeing.
- Learn stress management. Find balance between different areas of life. Calm your mind with breathing exercises and mindfulness practices.
- Spend time in nature. Nature supports mental health and has many healing effects. Explore the natural areas near you.
- Build good relationships. Spend time with the people who matter to you or participate in social groups.
- Be kind to yourself. Set realistic goals, practice positive thinking, and cultivate gratitude.
Guidelines for Challenging Life Situations
Life brings hardships and difficult phases. Here, you can learn more about how to cope with tough life situations.
When Life is Stressful
Stress is a natural part of life, and at times, it can help us perform tasks and reach goals. However, prolonged or intense stress can strain both the mind and body, leading to physical and psychological symptoms. Stress management skills are essential for wellbeing, and they can be practiced. There are many ways to achieve this.
When Dealing with Grief
The experience of grief is unique to each person. When something important is lost in life, it’s natural to feel deep sorrow. Grief can be caused by many things, such as loss, disappointment, a traumatic experience, difficult relationships, or loneliness. Grief often progresses in stages, and although it can feel overwhelming, it is possible to get through it. Supporting your wellbeing and maintaining daily routines are important, as grief affects both the body and mind.
When Depression or Anxiety Takes Over
Everyone experiences a low mood from time to time, but if it lasts for an extended period, it may be depression. Depression affects both the mind and body and can manifest in various ways, such as fatigue, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances, physical symptoms, or changes in appetite. Treatment for depression often includes psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, possible medication, and peer support.
Similarly, anxiety is a natural part of life, especially in stressful or uncertain situations. However, if anxiety becomes intense and starts controlling daily life, it may develop into a mental health disorder. Anxiety symptoms can be both physical (such as sweating, increased heart rate, and nausea) and psychological (such as panic attacks and intrusive fears). Anxiety is often treated with similar methods as depression.
When a Relationship Ends
Relationships are not always easy, and conflicts may arise. Issues can often be resolved through open communication and a willingness to move forward together. However, separation is the best solution in some cases. Ending a relationship is always difficult and can bring a mix of emotions. A breakup is a major crisis, especially if children or pets are involved. Despite the difficult process, it’s important to take care of your wellbeing and seek support if needed.
When a Loved One is Violent
Domestic violence is not limited to physical acts; it can also be psychological, sexual, or financial abuse. Domestic violence causes suffering in all its forms, including physical injuries, isolation, and insecurity. It can lead to physical illnesses and deep psychological distress. Domestic violence is always wrong. It’s important to seek help – help is available.
Help and Support for Overcoming Difficulties
It may feel like you’re completely alone during life’s challenges. In reality, many others have gone through similar experiences, and sharing your thoughts with them can be beneficial.
Peer support is a powerful resource. It can provide understanding, comfort, and practical advice during difficult times. Peer support can be received in person or online, individually or in groups. Through these communities, you can find support and realise that you are not alone.
Self-Care and Self-Assessment
Map your life situation anonymously and you will be directed to the most appropriate help or support.
This questionnaire from Mielenterveystalo can help you assess the severity of your anxiety symptoms.
Do you have a tendency to worry too much? This self-help program from Mielenterveystalo provides help with anxiety.
Assess and monitor your mental wellbeing with the symptom checker from Mielenterveystalo.
You can improve your wellbeing with self-help programs from Mielenterveystalo. Here is an overview of the self-care programmes available in English.
If you want to strengthen your mental wellbeing, you can try this self-help program from Mielenterveystalo.
This self-help program can support you when life changes associated with ageing causes fears and uncertainty.
This self-help program can help you learn to face everyday challenges calmly and peacefully, and to be kinder and more tolerant of yourself and your environment.
This self-help program suits you who have been exhausted or are teetering on the edge of exhaustion.
Get tools to ease the symptoms of mild and moderate depression with this self-help program from Mielenterveystalo.
This self-help program offers information and exercises to help you find more warmth and joy in your relationship.
Work through the issues of separation and increase your mental wellbeing with this self-help program from Mielenterveystalo.
Identify your concerns and check out helpful videos at enjaksa.fi.
Identify your concerns and check out helpful videos at normaali.fi.
You can improve your wellbeing with self-help programs from Mielenterveystalo. Most self-help programmes are available in Finnish. Here is an overview of them.
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