We all know that looking after our physical health is an ongoing process. No one imagines that if you get yourself in the peak of physical condition, then you’ll stay fit for the rest of your life without doing anything. And so it is with our mental health – it requires regular attention. Just as with physical health we can cultivate regular habits which support good mental health and emotional resilience – if only we know what they are!

1. The Seven Habits of
Mentally Healthy People
With Carolyn Barber of Wayfinder Associates

2. The Power of Words
Mental Health Good Mental Health
Madness
Depression
Stress
Mental illness
Diagnosis
Psychiatric hospitals
Happiness
Wellbeing
Contentment
Motivation
Energy
Fulfillment

3. The spectrum of mental wellbeing
Poor mental health
Exhaustion
Low energy
Lack of
motivation
Disrupted sleep
Anxiety
Tearfulness
Irritability
Good mental health
Enjoyment
Motivation
Excitement
Curiosity
Fulfillment
Pleasure
Achievement
Calm

4. The Five Cs Framework for
Good Mental Health

5. The statistics
• One in four people experience mental ill-
health such as depression or anxiety
• 30% of GPs’ time spent on mental ill-
health
• Most common reason for incapacity
benefit is mental ill-health

6. New developments
• Understanding about our brains
• Positive psychology
• Wellbeing research
• Recovery perspectives
• Mindfulness

7. #1 Appreciate Every Day

8. #2 Practice Positive Thinking

9. #3 Play to Your Strengths

10. #4 Connect with Others

11. #5 Find Meaning

12. #6 Have Fun

13. #7 Pay Attention to the Now
Moment

14. Coming up in 2014
• Off The Shelf Training Workshops
• Hampshire Human Library project
• The Mindful Living Club
www.goodmentalhealth.org.uk
Preview
The Layperson’s Guide to Good Mental
Health: Your A-Z for a Happier Life
By Carolyn Barber