Mind Your Mental Health is Magellan Healthcare’s educational initiative designed to raise awareness about mental health and mental illness.
Mental health
includes our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices.
Mental illness
is common and treatable. About one in five in the U.S. experience mental illness. Sadly, because of the stigma with mental illness, many people do not get the treatment they need.
Self-esteem means the degree to which we value ourselves. Building self-esteem starts in childhood and continues throughout our lives. If your sense of self-esteem isn’t high, you can improve it! When you feel doubts about your abilities, it’s time to identify and value your strengths.
- People with poor self-esteem tend to be critical of themselves and may hold harsh (and untrue) beliefs about themselves. They often focus more on their perceptions than facts.
- Try to avoid all-or-nothing thinking, seeing things as either all good or all bad (if you fall short of perfect, you label yourself a failure).
- Identify instances of negative “self-talk” that cause you to see yourself as not worthy. Instead, note your strengths, special talents and unique parts of your personality.
- Enjoy your wins. Did you practice some positive self-talk today? Did you overcome negative beliefs or face one of your fears? Embrace those confident feelings.
Mental health topics
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Nutrition and Mental Health
If you are in a crisis or considering suicide, or if you or someone you know is currently in danger, please call 911 immediately.
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