5 STEPS TO MENTAL WELLBEING

Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life:

1) Connection with other people

Good relationships are important for your mental wellbeing. They can:

• help you to build a sense of belonging and self-worth
• give you an opportunity to share positive experiences
• provide emotional support and allow you to support others

2) Be physically active

Being active is not only great for your physical health and fitness. Evidence also shows it can also improve your mental wellbeing by:

• raising your self-esteem
• helping you to set goals or challenges and achieve them

causing chemical changes in your brain which can help to positively change your mood

3) Learning new skills

Research shows that learning new skills can also improve your mental wellbeing by:

• boosting self-confidence and raising self-esteem
• helping you to build a sense of purpose
• helping you to connect with others

4) Giving to others

Research suggests that acts of giving, and kindness can help improve your mental wellbeing by:

• creating positive feelings and a sense of reward
• giving you a feeling of purpose and self-worth
• helping you connect with other people

5) Mindfulness

Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental well-being. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body, and the world around you.

Follow the link to find out more about 5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing as well as some Do’s and Don’ts:

5 steps to mental wellbeing – NHS (www.nhs.uk)