Prioritizing Mental Health and Well-Being: Why It Matters
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Take some time to take care of yourself and check in on your loved ones. Mental health and well-being are vital to our overall health. In today's fast-paced world, taking care of one’s physical health often takes priority over mental health. However, this approach can have negative long-term consequences, leading to issues such as anxiety, depression, and burnout. Therefore, it is important to prioritize mental health and well-being, especially in times of stress and uncertainty. Mental health is a state of well-being, in which an individual can cope with life's normal stresses, work productively, and contribute to their community. On the other hand, mental illness affects a person's ability to function and cope with daily life. Mental health and illness are not absolute states but exist on a continuum, with varying degrees of severity. Everyone experiences different levels of mental health and well-being in their lifetime, and these ...