Global Wellness Digest

Mental wellness is an important aspect of our overall wellness. Physical wellness is quite meaningless without mental wellness. Imagine a strong car body without a strong engine. Your mind can make you rich or poor, depending on how you use it. In fact, some experts would say there is no physical wellness without mental wellness. If you embrace this as a truth, you must make the effort to keep your brain active and healthy. Improve your mental fitness, not just your physical fitness. The world is full of negativity and it is best to minimise your daily reading of depressing news in the mass media and social media. It is better to read positive materials which will improve your mental well-being and enhance cognitive skills. You can reprogram your brain by changing your thought patterns and cultivating good habits eg having a positive mindset, waking up early, getting adequate sleep and eating a healthy diet. Remember, a healthy mind will improve your productivity and your relationships with other people as well. Similarly, our mental well-being is important because it affects how we handle stress and tackle the different demands in our lives. Having a positive mindset and being resilient can directly affect our overall well-being. The SINGAPORE MENTAL WELLBEING SCALE is a set of 16 questions that those aged 18 and above can use to assess their state of mental well-being. It is a self-assessment, not a medical diagnosis. Go to www.healthhub.sg to take the test.