Good morning teacher, today I will talk about mental health.

Introduction in-tro-Duc -tion

Today we will talk about mental health and its importance, occasionally (o- Kei- sion- a- lly) it
prevents us from doing daily work, sometimes we ignore (ig- nore) the great (te- greyt)
importance of being well with ourselves. (our-self) However, (Hau- e – ver) it is important to note
that mental health can be affected (a-fec- ted) by various (Veh- ri-is) factors, such as (son- yas)
stress, trauma, mental illness(el-ness) , and the social environment.(en- vai-ron-ment) Therefore,
(ter- for) it is essential (eh - Sehn - Shuhl) to take care (kehr) of it and give it the necessary (ne - Ce
- Ssa - Ry) attention to maintain (meɪn- teɪn) emotional balance (ba- les) and an optimal quality of
life.

What do we understand by mental health?

The World Health Organization defines mental health as “… a state of well-being in which the
individual is aware (a- wer) of his or her own (oun) abilities, (a- bi- li- ty ) can cope (co-up) with
the normal stresses of life, can work productively (prow - Duhk - Tuh – vlee) and fruitfully, (fruit-
full) and is able (ei- bol) to do a contribution (can- tri- biu- shen) to your community.” (ca- mui-
ni- ry)

What makes mental health important?

the importance of taking care of mental health for a series of reasons (ri- zhen)

 Daily functioning (fungk- shin- nen) : Good mental health allows (a- lau) us to make
appropriate (a- pro- pi-e – it) decisions, manage (man- gen) stress, maintain healthy
interpersonal relationships.
 Interpersonal relationships: When we take care of our mental health, we are better (beh-
der) able to establish and maintain positive
 Coping with stress and challenges: People with good mental health they have the ability
to cope effectively, (e- fek- di-li) manage stress better, and seek help when necessary.
 Prevention of mental disorders: Taking care of mental health is essential (eh - Sehn -
Shuhl) to prevent the appearance (a- pir- ens) of serious mental
 Impact on physical (fi- zi- kol) health: Chronic (kra- nnek) stress and other mental health
problems can increase (ihn- kris) the risk of physical health problems, such as heart (hart)
disease, diabetes, and autoimmune ( a- rou- I – mun) disorders.
What can I do to take care of my mental health?

Self-care is essential to take care of your mental health. Some self-care activities you can do to
take care of your mental health include:

 Do exercise (ex- er- cise)

 Socialize ( so- shus- liz) with others:
 Maintain a sleep routine that allows you to sleep well
 Eat a nutritious diet
 Talk to a family member or friend
 Practice meditation, relaxation or mindfulness (may- full-nez)
 Ask for help: When we experience stressful or difficult situations, when we have a bad day,
or when we feel down, we can ask for help from family, friends,

Conclusion

In short, mental health is fundamental to all aspects of human life, from emotional well-being to
academic and work performance, physical health, quality of life and community participation. It is
important to address mental health issues ( ih- shuss) proactively and seek support when
necessary to promote well-being in all aspects of life.