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Sleeping helps you reset for the next day and Sleep research suggests that a teenager needs between eight and 10 hours of sleep every night, however most teenagers only get about 6.5-7.5 hours sleep per night. I will practice this by going to bed by 9pm and getting up at around 6-7am which is pertfectly in the average of what you should be getting.

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Cooking and baking are positive mental health practices. When you're cooking or baking you're setting a goal for yourself, and when you're done you feel like you've accomplished something, which can make you feel better. It can even be used to treat depression and anxiety, behavioral activation is a focus on increasing “the patient’s contact with sources of reward,” according to the Society of Clinical Psychology. It even can combat procrastination, since it uses positive, goal-oriented behavior. Cooking/ baking can also help you be more organized, healthier, and be more patient.

I am planning to cook and bake over Thanksgiving break, and every weekend, to relax and take my mind off homework and other things.

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Exercising can improve mental health by Caleb Haenn

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Exercising can improve mental health by Caleb Haenn

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My Mental health practice is exercising.  I chose this practice because I can easily do it around the house and around my neighborhood.  Exercise has been found to increase self esteem and cognitive function.  It also decreases feeling  of anxiety, depression, and Negative mood.  exercise also helps by making a distraction, or a free space for you to think, outside of your problems.  Scientists have found that 3 ten minute walks are just as helpful and fulfilling as 1 30 minute walk.

I am going to practice this by making a plan to go on a walk around old state road every day. I will plan on it being varied from 1-3 times a day. My plan is to get at least 3 hours of walking put into the break.

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Swimming helps your mental health by the physical aspect, the social aspect, and the competition. The physicals aspect helps people improve their self image, in turn improving their metal health. Swimming is a high intensity workout, and it can be easily adjusted to each person since it is based off of effort. When you swim for a team or club, you meet other types of people that you might not usually talk to, helping you have fun with people, face to face. The competition also helps, because as long as it doesn't get toxic, competing with friends gives you a positive drive and when you win, you feel very good about yourself. I swim mostly every day, and since i did not swim during Covid, I can confirm that it helped my health overall.

I am not going to be able to swim over break since it is also a break for my swim team, but I will work out by my myself for swimming. This also is good or my mental health. After the break I have a big swim meet over the weekend that I have been working for.

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The aim of this study was to verify the effects of swimming-learning program of mental health parameters, cognition and motor coordination in students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Thirty-three children of both sexes between 11 and 14 years were randomized into trained group (n = 18) and untrained group (n = 15). The training was performed for 8 weeks. Then, before and after 48 h of training period of both groups were submitted to find the mental health, cognition, motor coordination test, and physical fitness. Our results demonstrate that the aquatic exercise program significantly improved the depression parameters (p = 0.048), stress (p = 0.039), cognitive flexibility (p = 0.042) and selective attention (p = 0.047). In relation to motor coordination and physical fitness, the results showed significant improvements in the coordination of lower limbs laterality (p = 0.05), flexibility (p = 0.049), and abdominal resistance (p = 0.037). Taken together, the results suggest that swimming-learning program significantly improved the mental health, cognition, and motor coordination in children with ADHD.

Declaration of interest statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

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Funding

This study was funded by a scholarship from the Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense. This study would not have been possible without the dedication of students of scientific initiation of the undergraduate course of physical education and psychology of the local University and the students and teachers of the Rogationist Youth School.

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Swimming training improves mental health parameters, cognition and motor coordination in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to verify the effects of swimming-learning program of mental health parameters, cognition and motor coordination in students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Thirty-three children of both sexes between 11 and 14 years were randomized into trained group (n = 18) and untrained group (n = 15).

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Videogames often have a lot of misconceptions that they have negative effects on the mind, and that they can be bad for your mental health, but it is the complete opposite. In most videogames you feel a sense of achievement when you have done something in the game that is difficult or hard to complete. Videogames have also been proved to have helped with disorders such as ADHD or PTSD, and they may help with other problems such as anxiety and depression. Of course any excessive use of anything is bad, same goes for videogames as it may lead to you being anti-social. Video games stimulate your brain keeping them active and alert at all times which I see as a pretty cool positive about playing videogames, along with increasing your reflexes and hand eye coordination.

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-benefits-of-video-games#1-2

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There are many misconceptions about video games and the impact they have on mental health. The truth is that video games have many benefits, including developing complex problem-solving skills and promoting social interaction through online gaming. Video games can be a great way to stimulate your mind and improve your mental health.

Playing for Your Well-Being

Playing video games has been linked to improved moods and mental health benefits. It might seem natural to think that violent video games like first-person shooters aren't good for your mental health. However, all video games can be beneficial for different reasons.

Try strategic video games. Role-playing and other strategic games can help strengthen problem-solving skills. There's little research that says violent video games are bad for your mental health. Almost any game that encourages decision-making and critical thinking is beneficial for your mental health.

Set limits. Though video games themselves aren't bad for your mental health, becoming addicted to them can be. Spending too much time gaming can lead to isolation. You may also not want to be around people in the real world. When you start to feel yourself using video games as an escape, you might need to slow down.

If you can't stop playing video games on your own, you can contact a mental health professional.

Play with friends. Make game time fun by playing with friends. There are online communities you can join for your favorite games. Moderate gaming time with friends can help with socialization, relaxation, and managing stress.

Limits of Video Games as a Mood Booster

Video games stop being good for you when you play an excessive amount. More than 10 hours per week is considered "excessive." In these cases, you may:

Have anxious feelings

Be unable to sleep

Not want to be in social settings

Another troubling sign is using video games to escape real life. As noted above, this type of behavior can lead to video game addiction, which then leads to other negative behaviors. Too much gaming can become a problem, but in moderation, it can do great things for your mental health.

Benefits of Video Games

Playing video games has numerous benefits for your mental health. Video games can help you relieve stress and get your mind going. Some benefits include:

Mental stimulation. Video games often make you think. When you play video games, almost every part of your brain is working to help you achieve higher-level thinking. Depending on the complexity of the game, you may have to think, strategize, and analyze quickly. Playing video games works with deeper parts of your brain that improve development and critical thinking skills.

Feeling accomplished. In the game, you have goals and objectives to reach. Once you achieve them, they bring you a lot of satisfaction, which improves your overall well-being. This sense of achievement is heightened when you play games that give you trophies or badges for certain goals. Trying to get more achievements gives you something to work toward.

Mental health recovery. Regardless of the type, playing games can help with trauma recovery. Video games can act as distractions from pain and psychological trauma. Video games can also help people who are dealing with mental disorders like anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Social interaction. Multiplayer and online games are good for virtual social interaction. In fast-paced game settings, you'll need to learn who to trust and who to leave behind within the game. Multiplayer games encourage cooperation. It's also a low-stakes environment for you to test out talking to and fostering relationships with new people.

Emotional resilience. When you fail in a game or in other situations, it can be frustrating. Video games help people learn how to cope with failure and keep trying. This is an important tool for children to learn and use as they get older.

Despite what people may think, playing video games boosts your mood and has lasting effects. Whether you're using gaming to spend time with your friends or to release some stress, it's a great option.

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Are There Mental Health Benefits of Video Games?

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There are many misconceptions about video games and the impact they have on mental health. The truth is that video games have many benefits, including developing complex problem-solving skills and promoting social interaction through online gaming. Video games can be a great way to stimulate your mind and improve your mental health.

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When taking a break the first thing you think of shouldn't be your screens. Today, school and work involves a lot of us to be sitting at a computer, so when having the opportunity to take a break we should engage ourselves in something that gives us joy or comfort. Yes, watching a movie or scrolling through your phone might be something we enjoy but try and do something that is mentally healthy. For example, journaling, yoga, dancing, art, eating, etc.. Take breaks when you need a mind reset but make sure to use your break wisely and don't avoid your occupations.
Thanksgiving break will be a nice short while for me to reset. But, just because the word "Break" is in the name, doesn't mean I will forget my occupations. I will spend my time wisely by going on walks, sleeping in a little, etc. and I'm sure this break is going to be very beneficial for my own mental health.
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/take-a-break-mental-health-screen-time

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Working from home has become an integral part of the transformed professional lifestyle during this coronavirus pandemic. There's a lot of uncertainty about when it will be safe to go back to workplaces, as remote work policies continue. In these times of adjustment, it may be difficult to navigate around this way of life. Understand you are not alone and that you will get through this!

Whether you are a workaholic or just really laid-back, it is important to stay energized and focused throughout the day in healthy ways. The key? It could be as simple as taking more breaks.
Why take a break?
With everything-work, life, and entertainment-being virtual, experts recommend stepping away from screens in order to achieve optimal wellness. "Taking screen breaks throughout your day will help you get more done with greater ease and enjoyment and will also lower stress on your body and mind, which will benefit your overall health," says Krista-Lynn Landolfi, a master transformation coach. While you may be tempted to doom-scroll and binge-watch, there are a multitude of ways to limit your time online and de-stress.

Along with those digital detoxes, try taking periodic breaks daily to focus on yourself. Work can be demanding sometimes, and if you are grinding away hour after hour, chances are this toil may be costing you more than productivity. "Taking breaks allows your brain and body to get the necessary recharge it needs to keep going," says Brittany Johnson, a licensed mental health counselor. Keeping up the grind may seem fruitful, but it can negatively impact your long-term performance and mental health.

A break can be really helpful to refocus your attention if you experience brain fog or feel absent-minded. Taking a moment to recharge alone gives you time to reflect on yourself and understand why you are feeling the way you are. This short pause can actually help reboot your brain to be more tuned in. "It allows you time to come up with other ideas or solutions to [what] you are working on," says Brittany.
What should you do during a break?
The options are endless, but you should try to engage in things that give you a sense of joy and comfort. Still, know that it may not be effective to take a break and get caught up in another monotonous task. Krista-Lynn, who works with clients of all ages from young professionals to celebrities, suggests infusing a sense of play in the day to lighten your mood and drive motivation. "Next time you're feeling a midafternoon slump, turn on some music, get up, and dance! Dancing is a great form of exercise that increases heart rate and oxygenates the brain, which will lift the fog and quickly refocus you," she says.

If you're feeling distraught or scatterbrained, spend your break engaging in mood-boosting activities. Brittany recommends increasing your mental sharpness for better memory, focus, understanding, and concentration. "[Your] mental sharpness can [elevate] in various ways. Starting your morning with a short mindfulness exercise can give you the ability to install attention and focus," she says. "I also recommend jigsaw puzzles or other games that require solving problems to increase mental sharpness."

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You Should Absolutely Take a Break Right Now-And Here's the Best Way to Do It

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Working from home has become an integral part of the transformed professional lifestyle during this coronavirus pandemic. There's a lot of uncertainty about when it will be safe to go back to workplaces, as remote work policies continue. In these times of adjustment, it may be difficult to navigate around this way of life.

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Spending time with nature can be viewed as a stress relieving and joy bringing mental health practice. Exposure to the vibrant colors of plants and the feel of fresh air bring a calm sense of happiness to a person. Research on a group of 900,000 people found that those with the lowest levels of green space exposure during childhood, had a 55% higher risk of developing mental illness than for those who grew up with abundant green space. Actions outside such as hiking or taking a walk can boost your mood significantly in a positive direction. They can improve attention, lower stress, better mood, reduce the risk of psychiatric disorders, and even build empathy and cooperation.

I will be using this practice over and after break by having the change of seasons to lift my mood. Since it is fall, the colors of the leaves and the outdoors in general are calming and beautiful. I plan to spend time outside almost every day to take in the calming feel of nature. I will be try to do more things outside and will spend time with my family outside. Even later in the colder weather, I look forward to going outside and enjoying the feel of a different environment.

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Talking about your feelings can help your mental health because it lifts a weight off of you that you've been holding onto. Just being listened to can help you feel supported and less alone. No matter how you feel good or bad it helps to put your feelings into words. Talking about feelings can help you feel close to people who care. It can help you feel better when you're sad or scared.

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Exercise is an effective and fun mental health habit. Exercise can help reduce anxiety, depression, and negative mood. It is also proven to improve self-esteem and cognitive function. Exercise also has indirect effects on mental health, like getting better sleep and more energy.Over break and after break, I plan to do some online work-outs and also go to the gym to access the treadmill and weights.

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Listening to music can help improve an individual's mental health, depending on the music they are listening to. According to the University of Nevada website listening to "a slower tempo can quiet your mind and relax your muscles...music is effective for relaxation and stress management." When feeling stressed you can listen to slower paced and softer songs which can help you feel "relaxed and conscious." During the break I can use this practice when I am feeling stressed about various homework assignments and projects I have. I can also listen to fast paced music to "feel more alert and concentrate better" according to the article.
https://www.unr.edu/counseling/virtual-relaxation-room/releasing-stress-through-the-power-of-music

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Music can have a profound effect on both the emotions and the body. Faster music can make you feel more alert and concentrate better. Upbeat music can make you feel more optimistic and positive about life. A slower tempo can quiet your mind and relax your muscles, making you feel soothed while releasing the stress of the day. Music is effective for relaxation and stress management.

Research confirms these personal experiences with music. Current findings indicate that music around 60 beats per minute can cause the brain to synchronize with the beat causing alpha brainwaves (frequencies from 8 - 14 hertz or cycles per second). This alpha brainwave is what is present when we are relaxed and conscious. To induce sleep (a delta brainwave of 5 hertz), a person may need to devote at least 45 minutes, in a relaxed position, listening to calming music. Researchers at Stanford University have said that "listening to music seems to be able to change brain functioning to the same extent as medication." They noted that music is something that almost anybody can access and makes it an easy stress reduction tool.

So what type of music reduces stress the best? A bit surprising is that Native American, Celtic, Indian stringed-instruments, drums, and flutes are very effective at relaxing the mind even when played moderately loud. Sounds of rain, thunder, and nature sounds may also be relaxing particularly when mixed with other music, such as light jazz, classical (the "largo" movement), and easy listening music. Since with music we are rarely told the beats per minute, how do you choose the relaxation music that is best for you? The answer partly rests with you: You must first like the music being played, and then it must relax you. You could start by simply exploring the music on this web page. Some may relax you, some may not. Forcing yourself to listen to relaxation music that irritates you can create tension, not reduce it. If that happens, try looking for alternatives on the internet or consult with Counseling Service staff for other musical suggestions. It is important to remember that quieting your mind does not mean you will automatically feel sleepy. It means your brain and body are relaxed, and with your new calm self, you can then function at your best in many activities.

Experiment now. Experience a "sound bath" and let the music carry you away

The links below each open relaxing musical selections in YouTube.

A Moment of Peace Meditation
Aneal & Bradfield, "Heaven and Earth Spirits" track from Life & Love). Lovely contemporary piano music with accompanying instruments and nature scenes.

Echoes of Time
C. Carlos Nakai from the Canyon Trilogy. Serene Native American flute music, with a picture of Nakai backlit by the sun at the Grand Canyon.

The Winding Path
Ken Kern from The Winding Path. Highly rated, beautiful piano music with accompanying instruments with pictures of exquisite flowers and plants.

Classical Indian Music for Healing and Relaxing
Gayatri Govindarajan, "Pure Deep Meditation" track. Lovely and rhythmic music played on the veena, the most ancient of the Indian plucked-instruments, with nature scenes.

Angels of Venice
Angels of Venice from Music for Harp, Flute and Cello. Classical with 3 instruments with nature pictures.

Earth Drum
"Spirit Vision," (David & Steve Gordon. Serene and lovely contemporary Native American informed-drumming music utilizing Taos Log Drum and Incan Pan along with other instruments and ocean/forest nature scenes.

Buddha Spirit
Aneal & Bradfield from Light & Love. Reflective but strong contemporary music utilizing various instruments and occasional humming voices with colorful oscillating fractals

Spa Relaxing Music
Tranquil contemporary instrumental with piano and a fixed candle light.

Relaxation Music: 1-Hour Meditation Candle
Serene contemporary instrumental with piano and one flickering candle.

Sleep Deeply
Dan Gibson. Nature sounds and instrumental, tranquil sleep music.

Weightless
Marconi Union. The sounds on this video are carefully arranged harmonies, rhythms, and bass lines that help slow a listener's heart rate, reduce blood pressure, and lower levels of the cortisol stress hormone.

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Releasing Stress Through the Power of Music | Counseling Services

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Music can have a profound effect on both the emotions and the body. Faster music can make you feel more alert and concentrate better. Learn how to use music's power to relax and release stress.

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This mental health practice enhances someone's mental health because it helps the feeling of being overwhelmed, hopeless, and exhausted, which can in the end, result in decreasing mental illness. It improves energy, sleep, memory, and is proven to improve self esteem. It also has health benefits such as reducing cholesterol and improving cardiovascular disease. It can give a sense of pride and satisfaction. Exercise also promotes brain plasticity by stimulating growth of new connections between cells in many important cortical areas of the brain. It increases heart rate which pumps more oxygen to the brain. It aids the release of hormones which provide an excellent environment for the growth of brain cells. Those same hormones release endorphins, which make you feel better. It improves your cognitive health which helps you think, learn, problem-solve, and enjoy an emotional balance. It can improve memory and reduce anxiety or depression. I am going to incorporate this more into/ over break because I will probably have a good amount of time to start the habit.

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Reading provides a large amount of mental health benefits. First, it helps to improve mental flexibility. When you read, you're forced to see situations from perspectives outside your own which challenges the mind and opens us to new interpretations. Having mental flexibility helps with problem solving skills and can make behavioral changes and habit-breaking easier to achieve. Secondly, reading can help to reduce stress after just thirty minutes. It can be therapeutic to get lost in books, allowing you to escape your own mind and live another life for a short time. Finally, reading enhances brain activity. Research proves that reading stories can impact the brain in both psychological and neurological ways. "According to a study, the brains of participants were scanned before, during and after reading a fiction book. The result showed that there were significant neurological changes in the brain’s resting state after the participants had finished reading the book". During break I am going to try and read more.

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One practice that has been known to better your mental health is exercise. Exercise improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and negative mood and by improving self-esteem. Exercise reduces anxiety by relieving tension and stress and boosts your physical and mental energy. I read on Helpguide.org that if you  try to notice the sensation of your feet hitting the ground, for example, or the rhythm of your breathing, or the feeling of the wind on your skin like when exercising you’ll not only improve your physical condition faster, but you may also be able to interrupt the flow of constant worries running through your head. Another kind of mental health that exercises reduces is depression. A recent study done by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that running for 15 minutes a day or walking for an hour reduces the risk of major depression by 26%. One way I am going to use exercise to improve my mental health this break is to try and practice soccer and lacrosse outside every day because I don't have any practice during break.

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Playing sports is one thing you can do to enhance your mental health. When you play a sport, your body will release endorphins, which help relieve stress and pain. After 20-30 minutes of exercise, you will feel calmer for hours, leaving a positive affect on your mental health. Also, when you concentrate on a sport it will take your mind off the things you are stressing about and will therefore make you feel more relaxed. Group sports especially can boost your mood because you are having fun with your friends.
Over break, I am going to try to enhance my mental health by playing sports or exercising. Since I can't play on a travel team right now because of my injury, I will train in my yard for 20-30 minutes a day. Also, to help myself recover faster, I will do my physical therapy exercises daily. These activities will help me relieve stress and be in a better mood.
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/benefits-of-sports-for-mental-health

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The Joys of Taking Breaks (Willard Johnson)

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The Joys of Taking Breaks (Willard Johnson)

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My positive mental health strategy is about the joys of taking breaks. Breaks are often overlooked as unimportant, especially when somebody is very busy. But they can in fact greatly increase productivity in people, even when used in very small amounts. Several websites claim that a short break of five or so minutes can be a worthy investment, speeding up overall productivity enough to counteract the lost time and then some. I agree with this statement, I've found similar things.  As well as this, a study by top scientists Korpela and Kinnunen found that "taking lunchtime breaks and detaching from work increases levels of energy and decreases exhaustion."

I intend to use this extensively over thanksgiving. I have a lot of work to do, a lot of traveling to finish, but I will make very much sure that I have a day to myself. I will do this though hourly scheduling and force of will.

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Playing Sports helps manage stress. Exercising causes your body to release endorphins, the chemicals in your brain that relieve pain and stress. It also reduces the levels of stress hormones, cortisol and adrenaline. Studies have shown that 20 to 30 minutes of exercise each day can make people feel calmer. Kids often struggle with self-esteem, and team sports can help them feel like an important part of something bigger than themselves. A study was made and it showed that adolescents that showed greater sports participation in school were more protected from depression symptoms over four years later.

How I plan to use this exercise going into break and after is playing basketball everyday.

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Yoga can help to better your mental health by boosting your mood. Gam aminobutyric acid, which is involved with better mood and lesser anxiety, can be produced much more through yoga. You can find other ways to boost your mental health, but yoga has been proven to provide long lasting effects. Using meditation, it can help with stressful situations, it calms the part of the brain that involves emotions. Just doing fifteen minutes of yoga everyday can enlighten your mood and can improve your mental health over a long period of time.

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there's a whole lot of research about how laughter is good for you and reduces stress an anxiety laughter also boots your immune system and diminishes pain also obviously boots your mood and just makes you a better person

how i will use this in the upcoming break ,  i will be out with friends and family a lot the goal is just to sit back and hangout with friends and family and have a few good laughs

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A positive mental health practice that helps people is being social. Socializing can help sharpen memory, cognitive skills, increase your sense of happiness, and increase your well-being. We are social animals, so we tend to function better around others. Socializing can help reduce depression and other mental illnesses. It's good for your mind and body.

I am a social person already, but our break is a great time to socialize with friends and family. I will socialize over Thanksgiving break by spending time with my family and talking and hanging out with friends. This will help my mental health by making me happier.

Source: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-minute-the-benefits-of-being-socially-connected/#:~:text=thing%2C%22%20Dr.-,Sawchuk%20says.,connecting%20via%20technology%20also%20works.

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Being active is good for mental health. Mental Health is very important and sometimes we can feel very overwhelmed with everything. Something to do to improve mental health is to be active or go outside for a walk, play sports, or go to the gym. These things can take our mind off stuff that we are sad about and distract oursleves from it. I used this mental health when I am overwhelmed with things such as school I go outside and workout or play sports with my freinds

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A mental health practice I use on a daily basis is listening to music it is very basic, but nothing it better than just sitting back or laying down or even walking somewhere and playing music, music calming, relaxing and can make you relate to the song or type of music your listening too, and for some it can be an outlet to let out or express emotions in your head or by singing, music is an amazing form of mental health practice, and there are so many music genres to pick from and from each 100's of genres there's 1,000's of artists and 1,000,000's of songs to listen too and pick from, for whatever mood your feelings at that moment. A way I use music as a mental health practice is listening to it in classes, when out with friends or going to sleep.

Music listeners had higher scores for mental well-being and slightly reduced levels of anxiety and depression compared to people overall. - Harvard

During break I will still listen to music and I will also listen to music after

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Theres so many mental health practices that could help with mentally ill people. I picked exercise due to experience of being able to let out my stress reducing and keeping my mind off of something stressful. Also it can help with improving a negative mood by working out and making yourself feel better and productive. I will use this practice before and after break, I already workout daily and it makes me happier and it keeps me active and away from something stressful. Even better to exercise with friends for laughter and to make you smile for once. Using any practice can really help anyone with mental health.

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Research a positive mental health practice (as we have before). Find a practice which you would be willing to try...

Write at least a paragraph describing this mental health practice and providing supporting evidence as to how it actually works to enhance someone's mental health.

Next, explain how you plan to use this practice going into break and after break to support you own mental health.