Wellbeing at Home
What can you do to ensure positive mental wellbeing at home?
There are many things you can do to promote positive wellbeing at home and ensure you give yourself the best chance of staying comfortable and relaxed whilst you battle the daily challenges of life. It is important to note that not all strategies will work for you so the best thing to do is to experiment and see what suits you best.
Anxiety
Anxiety is when we feel persistent unease, worry or fear that can be mild or severe. There are many things that you can practice at home to keep your anxiety in check.
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Depression
Depression is the constant feeling of being sad and the feeling of despondency and dejection. Depression is caused by a number of factors and can affect anyone. However, when you are feeling depressed, there are some steps you can follow to get you through the day.
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Sleep Troubles
Sleep hygiene is quite difficult to maintain during your teenage years and this has a detrimental effect on your mental health. It is recommended to get at least 8 hours of sleep every night and to ensure you keep a sleep routine.
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Self-harm
Self-harm is often done as a way of coping with or expressing overwhelming emotional distress. Self-harm can take many forms and it is important that if you are self-harming that you see your GP for help.
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Suicidal thoughts
These type of thoughts can often be quite scary or confusing. You may find them quite overwhelming. It is important to know that you are not alone in having these thoughts. Many people think about suicide at some point in their life.
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Managing your anger
Angry outbursts can be the effect of having poor mental health. Anger is caused by a number of factors and elements and it is important to keep your anger in check to avoid harm to yourself and others.
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Healthy eating
Maintaining a healthy and nutritious diet can ensure that your body gets the nutrients it needs but also ensures that you mentally feel energised and prepared for any challenges the day brings.
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