How to learn coping mechanisms for mental health

Coping Mechanisms for Mental Health by a Psychiatrist

We all have had days where our mind feels heavy and the day feels like a burden. But sooner or later, we come out of that phase and continue with our lives. But what does it mean when these days start to drag on and every single moment feels heavy? Such moments make us wonder- how do we cope with them and maintain a sense of well being?

Learning how to manage your mental health doesn’t mean showing that everything is fine—it means building tools that help you move through difficult moments with greater resilience.

So, how can you learn effective coping strategies?

1- Consult an expert

As healthcare providers, we just can’t stress it enough! We take immense pride in our capabilities as the top psychiatrist in Gurgaon. Nobody knows what’s happening beneath the surface, especially when it is about our mental health. Psychiatrists are trained to assess your mental, emotional, cognitive and emotional health patterns and analyze you in every way. With their help, you can easily learn the best coping mechanisms for your concerns. When one receives intervention from a structured psychiatric support, it improves emotional regulation and helps maintain wellbeing in the long run. (The Lancet Psychiatry)

2- Build Daily Wellness Habits

Daily wellness is a crucial part of any regime. Whether you feel that you are well and in the best of mindset, its is one staple to have. Practices like good sleep, journaling and mindfulness have a good impact on the mind over time. According to The Indian Journal of Psychiatry, lifestyle interventions like Yoga, Mindfulness, digital detox and breathing exercises increase positive outcomes by 40%.

3- Don’t underestimate support systems

Most people think that handling issues on their own is the best way to approach their mental wellbeing, but that’s not the case! Having active and indulgent support systems like family, friends and peer groups are essential to a holistic wellbeing. Having someone by your side to talk to makes a huge difference, especially when its about coping. Cathartic talks are one of the best ways to cope with your issues.

Coping mechanisms are not something we are born with. We indulge in issues, refine them and learn to use them as our shields over time. Its okay to feel overwhelmed when such things happen, but as a team of experts, Tulasi Healthcare stands strong as your ally.

About the Author

Dr Gorav Gupta

Dr. Gorav Gupta, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist of the Indian Sub Continent, practices in Delhi NCR. He completed his MBBS from the prestigious institute, Maulana Azad Medical College (Delhi University) and M.D. from Lady Hardinge Medical College (Delhi University) in 1997. He is renowned for pioneering super specialized work in psychosocial rehabilitation in psychiatry.

He holds eminent positions of responsibility and contributes actively in Professional Bodies and NGO’s like:
• President of Mental Research Society
• Life Fellow, Indian Psychiatric Society
• Life Member, Indian Medical Association
• Life Member of Indian Association of Private Psychiatry
• Life Member of Delhi Psychiatric Society
• Member of the National Task Force on Brain Health NITI Aayog
• Member of Executive Council of National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (NIMHR)

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