The term "mental wellness" was first used in 2001 by Dr. Jane Myers. It includes the ability to reduce stress, be curious, feel joy, and be grateful. It’s the person who finds opportunities for creativity and has a hobby. It’s having knowledge about emotions within oneself and others. It’s figuring out how to have a balanced life, even in a life filled with hurry and stress and anxiety.
Therapeutic Resources for Mental Wellness
Not therapy but these might be therapeutic. Building mental wellness!
Build mental wellness as you add moments & experiences that include...
Learning new things builds mental wellness & self-esteem
Moments of calm peacefulness build mental health reserves
Making art & craft improves mental wellness & calms the amygdala
Improving one's emotional IQ helps relationships & builds mental health
Moments of awe & wonder improve mental health & builds mental wellness
Mental wellness is improved through imagination, curiosity, and vision
Try these activities & strategies to build mental wellness & emotional resiliency...
Look at art by Henri-Edmond Cross, an artist you may not be familiar with. Only one minute!
Find a peaceful, calm moment as you breathe and watch this one minute video.
Conscious Creativity. Book with strategies for adding creativity to everyday life & build mental wellness
Improve your emotional IQ as you admire art from world class museums
Feel awe & wonder as you look at Flowers & Grasses of Four Seasons
Use your imagination to build mental wellness as you meander into these old historic homes