Lifestyle and Mental Lifestyle and Mental HealthHealth

by Vijayanka C Shah Psychologist, Therapeutic

Yoga Consultant, Educationist

(Matunga and Ghatkopar)

Date: 31st May, 2016

Our present day Lifestyle is Our present day Lifestyle is inspired from:inspired from:Media.Our own beliefs.Our environment.Family upbringing.In the race to achieve /win, to

defeat someone, to show, to mask oneself, get more power, to dominate, to overpower.

Which road to choose?Which road to choose?

Choice factorChoice factorWe always make a conscious

choice right from the time we take birth.

Awareness quotient.

There is right understanding There is right understanding between we making a choice between we making a choice and executing it.and executing it.

What is lifestyle?What is lifestyle?A particular way of living : the

way a person lives or a group of people live.

This means that it comprises each and every aspect of our life.

Mental HealthMental HealthMental health is a level

of psychological well-being, or an absence of a mental illness. It is the "psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment

According to WHOAccording to WHOMental health is subjective well-being,

perceived self-efficacy, autonomy, competence, inter-generational dependence, and self-actualization of one's intellectual and emotional potential, among others." The WHO further states that the well-being of an individual is encompassed in the realization of their abilities, coping with normal stresses of life, productive work and contribution to their community

Lifestyle and mental Lifestyle and mental healthhealthTLC – Therapeutic Lifestyle

changesPLC- Preventive lifestyle changes

Therapeutic lifestyle is the central focus in 21st century in mental, medical and public health.

Lifestyle Factors that affect Lifestyle Factors that affect mental healthmental healthConscious movements – Yoga, ExerciseFood – quality, quantity, the way we

prepare food, right choice, when to eat, what to eat

Relaxation and contemplationHealthy relationships – with self,

family, NatureCommunication in all spheresEnvironmental factorsIn tune with NatureSleep pattern

Contd..Contd..Media exposureOur list of desires transforming

into needsWay we respond to situations

Benefits of Lifestyle Benefits of Lifestyle ChangesChangesImproves our style of reactingInduces relaxation responsePacifies sympathetic nervous systemImproves relationshipsAnger managementImproves our food habits and sleep

patternsImproves our cognitive abilitiesImproves our cognitive, attentional,

emotional, spiritual wellbeing

Benefits of Lifestyle Benefits of Lifestyle ChangesChangesActs as preventive careImproves immunityReduces the risk for neuronal

degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s

Reduces risk for mood, eating disorders depression

Improves quality of life, self esteem

Improves emotional wellbeing

Contd..Contd..Improves post surgical mental health

and fastens healing.Reduces psychopathology.Reduces chronic pain.Reduces symptoms of stress,

depression, and ADHD and to foster community benefits.

TLCs can be potent. They can ameliorate prostate cancer, reverse coronary arteriosclerosis, and be as effective as psychotherapy or medication for treating some depressive disorders.

Healthy RelationshipsHealthy RelationshipsHow often we feel we are not in

sync with current relationships?How many people are Practice Gratitude Social integrityDomain of intimacyBenefits:Reduces the health risk from

common cold to stroke, mortality, and multiple psychopathologies

Conscious Movement,Conscious Movement,Relaxation and Relaxation and contemplation contemplation Let us start with some body

movements

Practice : Relaxation Technique

Create a Relaxation response

Relaxation Reflex

Relaxing before mealsRelaxing before mealsRelaxation is restorative, grounding, and

centering. It facilitates digestion. It aids in stress management to help prevent

emotional overeating. It primes the sense of smell, which leverages

maximum enjoyment and facilitates fullness.Preloading with smell and flavor prior to eating

facilitates satiety, or fullness.Breath-focused relaxation can help promote

awareness of fullness, which helps prevent overeating.

Relaxation provides a reality check through the rediscovery of your physical or bodily dimension.

Let us take a step towards Let us take a step towards changing our Lifestylechanging our LifestyleAwareness quotientAcceptanceOpenness / flexibility quotient.Willingness to learn.Willingness to change , to

execute.

Vijayanka C ShahVijayanka C ShahPsychologist, Therapeutic Psychologist, Therapeutic Yoga Trainer,Yoga Trainer,EducationistEducationist

093230 36862093230 36862 vijayanka7@gmail.comvijayanka7@gmail.com

Matunga, GhatkoparMatunga, GhatkoparYoga Therapy, CounselingYoga Therapy, Counseling

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