Last Updated on October 13, 2024, 1:06 PM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis: Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew underscored the importance of mental health on World Mental Health Day through his official social media as he noted that Mental Health is as important as Physical Health.
Enlightening the public of St Kitts and Nevis, the Minister of Health Terrance Drew shared some significant measures that helps to look after the mental health.
PM Drew mentioned that the government has employed more professionals in the mental health field, significantly increasing the training for family counsellors, and has also approved the drug use policy for implementation by the Federal Cabinet.
Prime Minister Drew shared a picture that highlights how one should take care of their mental health and how to help one feel better inside out.
The suggestions shared to keep oneself are:
- STAY ACTIVE
As PM Drew said that physical and mental health is equally important, similarly promoting a healthy physical lifestyle will help one feel better both ways.
- TALK ABOUT HOW YOU FEEL
One should acknowledge how you are feeling and that will help release tension and feel understood.
- SLOW DOWN & TAKE A BREAK
An individual should show down and take breaks from the fast-faced routine as it is extremely important and will help overcome some worries.
- BE CREATIVE & LEARN A NEW SKILL
Being or doing something creative will help focus on something that is manageable and will promote a sense of achievement.
- EAT HEALTHY
Having a healthy and balanced diet will surely make one feel more active mentally and ensure that the body functions well.
- CONNECT WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Staying in touch with family and friends is also primordial as it helps get more perspective and makes the tension go away.
And one of the most important of all is to ask for help. There are plenty of services that can help you.
Significantly, Mental Health is one of many issues that needs to be discussed as it is important to be healthy both mentally and physically.
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