World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health issues globally and organize efforts that support mental health, as stated by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to WHO, one in eight people worldwide live with mental health conditions, with an increasing number of adolescents and young individuals being affected.
Here are some tips to prioritize and maintain your mental well-being:
1. Seek guidance and support from mental health professionals who can provide valuable assistance. Remember that therapists also prioritize self-care to ensure they can give their best to clients. As Tara Levine, Clinical Supervisor at a South Florida Substance Abuse treatment facility, emphasized, "Secure your oxygen mask before helping someone else."
2. Engage in self-care practices that have been clinically proven to alleviate anxiety, depression, and stress. Self-care also improves concentration, reduces frustration and anger, enhances happiness, and boosts energy lev
