the seven habits of mentally healthy people

The Seven Habits of Mentally Healthy People

With Carolyn Barber of Wayfinder Associates

The Power of Words

Mental Health Good Mental Health

Madness

Depression

Stress

Mental illness

Diagnosis

Psychiatric hospitals

Happiness

Wellbeing

Contentment

Motivation

Energy

Fulfillment

The spectrum of mental wellbeing

Poor mental health

Exhaustion

Low energy

Lack of motivation

Disrupted sleep

Anxiety

Tearfulness

Irritability

Good mental health

Enjoyment

Motivation

Excitement

Curiosity

Fulfillment

Pleasure

Achievement

Calm

The Five Cs Framework for Good Mental Health

The statistics

• One in four people experience mental ill-health such as depression or anxiety

• 30% of GPs’ time spent on mental ill-health

• Most common reason for incapacity benefit is mental ill-health

New developments

• Understanding about our brains

• Positive psychology

• Wellbeing research

• Recovery perspectives

• Mindfulness

#1 Appreciate Every Day

#2 Practice Positive Thinking

#3 Play to Your Strengths

#4 Connect with Others

#5 Find Meaning

#6 Have Fun

#7 Pay Attention to the Now Moment

Coming up in 2014

• Off The Shelf Training Workshops

• Hampshire Human Library project

• The Mindful Living Club

www.goodmentalhealth.org.uk

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Health: Your A-Z for a Happier LifeBy Carolyn Barber