31 ways to improve your mental health

Confident young man with a shaved head wearing a purple shirt, standing on a city street with parked cars, trees, and a motorcyclist in the background.

Your mental health is important. It’s been added as a fourth pillar of health, along with nutrition, sleep and activity.1 If your brain and mental state are not in good shape, the rest of the body can’t work effectively. You may work hard to maintain strong muscles and a fit cardiovascular system. Your mental health requires the same kind of commitment and discipline.

May is mental health awareness month.

In its honor, here are 31 days of activities to help prioritize your mental wellness. Try to accomplish one activity each day. And if you don’t, remember, these activities can help any time.

You’re working on your mental health, but does your physical health need a push? Here’s 7 ways to reach your health goals

1https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/index.html
2https://www.nih.gov/health-information/emotional-wellness-toolkit
3https://www.heart.org/en/news/2022/03/30/how-to-boost-your-mood-through-food
4https://www.eatright.org/health/essential-nutrients/fats/what-are-omega-3-fatty-acids
5https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8496883/
6https://positivepsychology.com/gratitude-exercises/

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