Positive Mental Health Week 2018
Mindfulness: Walking, soaking up the sunshine, enjoying the company of friends :-)
According to www.mentalhealthireland.ie :
Things that can help keep children and young people mentally well include:
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being in good physical health, eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise
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having time and the freedom to play, indoors and outdoors
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being part of a family that gets along well most of the time
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going to a school that looks after the well-being of all its pupils
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taking part in local activities for young people.
Other factors are also important, including:
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feeling loved, trusted, understood, valued and safe
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being interested in life and having opportunities to enjoy themselves being hopeful and optimistic
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being able to learn and having opportunities to succeed
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accepting who they are and recognising what they are good at
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having a sense of belonging in their family, school and community
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feeling they have some control over their own life
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having the strength to cope when something is wrong (resilience) and the ability to solve problems.