As we plan our New Years Resolutions, top of the list should be making looking after our mental health writes Sean Dunne
As
we recover from the festive season of eating too much turkey, over
indulgence in all things bad for us and for many hitting the bottle too
hard, it's time to take stock of what is important.
Many people get the post-Christmas depression blues
following the festive period when we are surrounded by friends and
family. The anti-climax to the festive season can leave many people
feeling alone and vulnerable. This is why we have
to look for warning signs in people who may be feeling fragile as the
approach to the New Year looms.
While many of us make plans to "Give up smoking" and
"Get into shape" with the infamous list of New Years Resolutions,
perhaps spare a thought for those struggling with a much bigger issue.
Mental Health.
The impending start to a New Year can leave certain
members of our society with a feeling of no hope or prosperity. Some may
face the New Year with concerns over money following the big Christmas
spend, others simply will see no point in
facing another year but what people need to know is that there is hope
and there are people there to talk to.
Samaritans
Ireland provides 24-hour support for anyone who needs to talk, one
thing that we need to generate in 2013 is the need for society to
realize there is no
shame in seeking help. Everyone needs to talk at some stage, it is a
natural and healthy aspect to life and one; Irish people need to learn
to accept.
Educating
young people on the aspects to a healthy mind and healthy body should
be a top priority for the Irish Government in 2013. The failure of
society to recognize
the anguish that Irish teenagers were facing in 2012 tragically saw
death by suicide on the rapid increase in Irish Society. Educating out
Young Irish minds on what a health mind should be is as important as
learning ones reading and writing.
The
need for an education on Mental Health has been long sought for and
hopefully as we reach the start of a New Year, we can turn the tides on
the alarming suicide
rate in Irish Society. Exercise is a great form of exercise for our
Physical and Mental health. For anyone reading this who is feeling
vulnerable and anxious. There are support services in place for you to
talk to and surprisingly going for a run listening
to some good music on your i-pod can put things into a different
perspective and it may not seem so bad.
The
build up to a New Year is an exciting prospect and lets hope 2013 is
the year when we begin to educate more on mental health. Make sure to
look at for those who
you feel maybe loosing the faith in society and life. Life is precious
and for living. We only get one chance so be sure to be happy. For
anyone wishing to talk You
can call Samaritans in Ireland on
1850 60 90 90 or Child-line on 01 6794944.
Do not be afraid to speak up. There is always another option
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