 Mental health describes a level of psychological well-being and affects how we think, feel, and act as we cope with life. World Mental Health Day takes place on October 10, every year. It focuses on the need to take care of our mental health and remove the stigma of talking about it. Breaking down the stigma of mental health issues empowers individuals to take action if they experience mental health issues like anxiety or depression. Making discussions about feelings and being open about mental health is essential. With this in mind, let's look at a few practical tips for improved mental health. 1. Practicing Gratitude can help you to see your life differently. Appreciating big or small things in life shifts perspectives and fosters awareness of positive moments amid stress. 2. Physical health impacts mental health. So, stay active, prioritize quality sleep, and maintain a balanced diet to reduce stress, and to enhance your mood. 3. Connect with others. It's important to have strong, healthy relationships with others. Humans are social creatures. So, get involved with your community or neighborhood. 4. Develop a sense of meaning and purpose in life. This could be through your job, volunteering, or learning new skills. 5. Develop coping skills to deal with stressful situations. For example, timeouts, journaling, or humor may help you to face a problem, and to not easily give up in solving it. 6. Practice meditation, which will help you to focus your attention and awareness on positive and pleasant experiences. 7. Make use of relaxation techniques, like deep breathing, to slow down your breathing, lower your blood pressure, and reduce muscle tension and stress. 8. Finally, acknowledge negativity, but do not dwell on it. Rather embrace positive feelings and limit exposure to negative information.