How to maintain mental health and not go crazy: simple and effective tips

Mental health is one of the key components of a person's overall well-being. War has a significant impact on the emotional state of Ukrainians, so taking care of it is not only desirable, but also necessary. About how to maintain your mental health and not go crazy, explained the NHS, writes UNN.

In order to support yourself, the NHS recommends the following: :

Learn to take care of yourself. Daily exercises, breathing techniques, etc.help maintain stability. You can read about the healthy habits of worrying about mental health on the website of the project "How are you?".

Find your source of strength and devote at least a few hours a day to the things that fill you.

Minimize your time on news and social networks.

Do not hesitate to ask for help if you feel that you do not have the strength to cope.

Which doctor should I contact?

As noted in the NHS, even if you have never had any complaints about your mental health, you should first contact your family doctor.

Another option is a family doctor (general practitioner or pediatrician) in an institution that has a contract with the NHS under the package "support and treatment of adults and children with mental disorders at the primary level of medical care".

You don't need an e-referral.if you already have a psychiatrist attending, make an appointment. 

Recall

Researchers have elucidated the mechanism of effects of prolonged stress on memory and anxiety. Experiments on mice have shown how stress disrupts the ability to distinguish between neutral and negative events.