11 HEALTHY TIPS FOR IMPROVING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH FOR A HAPPIER LIFE
What You Will Learn

What Is Good Mental Health?
What Is Well-Being?
5 Signs I Was Moving from Overwhelmed to Depressed
11 Healthy Tips for Improving Your Well-being
The Role of Emotional Intelligence

According to the CDC, Mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions in the United States. More than 1 in 5 US adults live with a mental illness.

Over 1 in 5 youth (ages 13-18), either currently or at some point during their life, have had a seriously debilitating mental illness.5

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Mental health and well-being have become central concerns for parents, particularly as we encounter today’s uncertainties and challenges. One advantage you can provide your children is to be aware of the signs and set an example for them so they can learn ways to cope.
What Is Good Mental Health?
Good mental health involves coping with everyday stress, having healthy relationships, managing emotions, and facing everyday challenges. People with strong mental health feel more secure in themselves, can communicate their needs, and bounce back from setbacks.
What Is Well-Being?
On the other hand, well-being refers to our overall happiness, comfort, and physical and emotional health. A person with good well-being feels safe, loved, and supported. Encouraging well-being means creating an environment where we can be ourselves and make mistakes without fear of judgment. 
One example for me is taking the rest I need without caring whether I have dusted or vacuumed the house. Well-being is also tied closely to self-esteem, something I am passionate about and write about in my children’s books. We all experience times of anxiety, depression, or feelings of overwhelm. The key is to manage these feelings in a healthy way.
5 Signs I Was Moving from Overwhelmed to Depressed
1. Chronic Stress
For the past five months, I have felt stressed by my many responsibilities. I took on an intense, time-sensitive project, released two children’s books, had home responsibilities, and much more. This ongoing stress led to anxiety, sleep problems, and getting teary when I usually wasn’t. I wanted someone to hug me and tell me everything would be okay.
2. Unhealthy Lifestyles
I noticed my eating and exercise habits changing. Before, I made healthier choices by eating fruits and vegetables. Instead, I turned to comfort food and craved cookies, muffins and grilled cheese sandwiches. I have never been so aware of emotional eating as I was the other day. 
I also noticed that I was cancelling my workout sessions with my trainer. I only walked my dog once per day and not twice. Oh, I had good excuses why. I don’t have time. If I don’t walk the dog, I will have more time to finish my work. These poor choices caused me to

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