The document provides ten tips for maintaining mental health, emphasizing the importance of sleep, balanced activities, physical health, and social connections. It highlights stress management techniques, personal growth through learning, and setting realistic goals. Reaching out for help when needed is also encouraged, along with promoting community engagement and acceptance.

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3. TIP 1: Get enough sleep and rest
Sleep affects our physical and mental health.
Go to bed at a regular time each day and
practice good habits to get better sleep.
Also allow yourself time to rest
throughout the day.

4. TIP 2: Take time out for things you enjoy
Balance in life is important for maintaining
emotional health and wellbeing.
Set aside time for activities, hobbies and
things you enjoy.

5. TIP 3: Be active and eat well
Our physical and mental health is closely linked.
Eating well and getting some exercise everyday
can make a real difference to the way we feel.

6. TIP 4: Nurture relationships and connect
with others
Our connection to others is what builds us up
and keeps us strong.
Having people sit beside us when times are good
and when times are bad can
make all the difference.

7. TIP 5: Learn to manage stress
There are many things that we can do during
times of stress to help ensure we ‘bounce back’.
Try relaxation, yoga or meditation.
Writing your feelings down or talking them
through can also help.

8. TIP 6: Get involved and join in
Being part of a group of people with a
common interest provides a sense of
belonging and is good for your mental health.
Volunteering can also make you feel good.

9. TIP 7: Build your confidence
Learning improves your mental fitness.
Striving to meet your own goals builds skills
and confidence, and gives you a sense of
achievement.

10. TIP 8: Feel comfortable in your own skin
Everyone is different. Get to know who you
are, what makes you really happy.
As a society we need to speak out about
things that impact on the ability of people to
feel accepted for who they are.

11. TIP 9: Set realistic goals and deal with
tasks one at a time.
Juggling work, family, friends and hobbies
can be a challenge.
Deal with tasks one at a time and break goals
you have set for yourself down into small,
achievable steps.

12. TIP 10: Reach out for help when you
need it.
Everyone needs help and support
from time to time.
Talking to someone can be the first step to getting
the help and support you need.

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youth arts programs

14. Find out about our programs for
families and communities

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