Principles for Mental Wellbeing

Question 1

1. Nurture Yourself

Answer 1

• Look after self & plan fun/relaxing things
• Reward accomplishments
• Remind of strengths and achievements
• Name positive traits

Question 2

2. Practice nurturing self-talk

Answer 2

Self-talk: Supports reinforces beliefs.

Find origin of beliefs behind self-talk- identify maladaptive-> alt nurturing statement

Question 3

3. Learn to still the mind

Answer 3

Why? peace, rumination control, connection, creativity

Meditation: breat, mantra, guided

Question 4

4. Stay in present

Answer 4

sensory awareness, practice observation, mindfulness

Question 5

6. Practice forgiveness

Answer 5

Two aspects:
1. gorgiveness of self (guilt)
2. others (anger/hate)
Objective evaluation, deal with emotion, change cognitions

Question 6

9. Find a purpose in life

Answer 6

protective factor against mental illness/suicide