Currently one in five Australians experience mental ill health every year.
Australian Psychological Society President Ros Knight says people who spend a lot of time caring for others need to make time to care for their own mental health.
Reflecting on your own mental and emotional wellness and taking steps to manage it is something nurses and midwives would benefit from doing every day.
Here are 10 psychological tips to help you stay mentally healthy in 2019.
Be kind to yourself: Treat yourself with the same kindness, concern and support you�d show a good friend facing struggles. Self-compassion fosters resilience in the face of adversity.
Contact with others: Deep, meaningful relationships help mental health. Listen to others, be genuine, share your thoughts and feelings and celebrate everyday positive experiences with friends.
Accept your feelings: Avoiding difficult emotions, keeping feelings to yourself or stewing over problems reduces wellbeing. Be open to experiences and accept all your feelings and thoughts, including the difficult ones.
Keep your perspective: Look for constructive solutions, think flexibly and see situations from different perspectives when you are confronted by everyday problems.
Live up to your values: Live a life consistent with your values. Be aware of your own values � of how you would like to lead your whole life, behave towards others, and treat yourself.
