Positive attitude: is it good for mental health

05.07.2024 06:00

You've probably heard that a positive attitude impacts your life.

Is a positive attitude good for the human psyche

According to a study published in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine, people who learn to de-emphasize problems experience less stress.

Therefore, it is beneficial for both mental health and physical health.

Reducing anxiety and stress levels helps improve sleep, nutrition, improve immune system function, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Of course, not all problems can be solved by changing your attitude towards them.

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But many issues can be solved if you change your attitude towards something.

Positive psychology is not based on turning a blind eye to reality.

This suggests that problems and difficulties in life can be complemented by practices that can change your state and attitude towards the situation.

This helps a person learn to think differently, stop worrying for biased reasons and develop emotional stability.

This practice can help reduce anxiety levels, reduce symptoms of depression, and also improve a person's inner support.

For example, this could be keeping a gratitude diary. Write down the things you are grateful for in your life.

Previously, we talked about how social networks affect the mental health of adolescents and children.
 

Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource