•What is Mental Health?

•Why is mental health so

important?
•What can I do to help
protect my mental health?
 MENTAL HEALTH
• How you think, feel, and act in order to face life’s
situations.

• How you look at yourself , your life and the people

in your life.
• How you evaluate your options and make choices.
Mental Health is important because it
can help you to
• Cope with the stresses of life
• Be physically healthy
• Have good relationships
• Make meaningful contributions to your
community
• Work productively
• Realize your full potential
 What can I do to help protect my
Mental Health?
• Know yourself , be attuned to your thoughts and feelings
• Play, learn to do something new and fun.
• Say “no” sometimes. Don’t overbook your schedule or your
life.
• Practice stress management and other self care strategies
throughout life.
• Know when and where to get help.
• Care for your health daily.
• Take time to yourself regularly.