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The Brain: 5 Questions to Understand Mental Health Care

2025-06-08 18:24:00, Shëndeti CNA

The Brain: 5 Questions to Understand Mental Health Care

The brain, like the rest of the body, needs daily maintenance. Small, targeted changes in the way we sleep, eat, connect with others, relax in nature, and process our emotions can transform the way we think and feel.

How much care does the brain need in a week?

If you answered "yes" to all of the questions below, then you are already implementing the essential elements that science shows protect mental health and improve your brain function over time.

1. Do you remember any of your dreams?

Dream recall indicates that your brain is going through quality stages of REM sleep, those associated with emotional processing and memory.

2. Did you eat sardines, pesto or lentils?

These foods are rich in nutrients like omega-3 fats, folate, and fiber, all essential for proper brain function.

3. Did you have meaningful interaction with at least three people?

Not "likes" or quick messages. We're talking about real emotional connection, even if it was only for a few minutes.

4. Have you spent time in nature?

A walk in the park, a stroll by the sea, or a short trip to the mountains is enough.

5. Did you write anything in your diary?

Even a few lines of thoughts or feelings.

Writing helps process emotions and reduces activity in the amygdala (the center of anxiety). It activates the prefrontal cortex, the area of ??the brain associated with logical thinking and emotional control./CNA

 

 





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