SAFETY OF THE MIND
The
mind is a weapon. WE have to learn to control it, tame it and protect it!
what is the mind?
The
mind is the element of a person that allows us to be aware of the world and our experiences.
Mental health is being in a good, balanced and rational state of mind. Mental health is something everyone should achieve. Not having a mental illness does not necessarily mean you are mentally healthy.
FUNCTIONS OF THE MIND
ØThink.
Create a rational meaning of our surroundings. (Right Judgment) e.g. Judge,
perceive, analyze
ØFeel.
Evaluate correctly what is happening around us to let us know when we are safe
or not. (Tell how we are doing, happy or sad or scared),e.g. happy, sad, calm,
worried, excited.
ØWant.
To allocate our energy before action. (To do or not to do, goals and desires)
e.g. motives, purposes, agendas
In
short, the mind is our operating THINK TANK and so we need to protect it.
Safety
of the mind denotes to measures taken in order to protect from injury or harm
the mental being of a person.
The safety of the mind aims at giving a person
psychological health and a state of well-being.
Some threats to safety of the mind are;
ØMental abuse
ØMental Stress
ØDepression
ØSubstance Abuse
ØLow self-esteem
ØAnd more…
What effects from our lives can inhibit our minds from thinking, feeling and wanting in a healthy manner? Let us know today. Leave us a comment or send us an email today; safetyfirstforgirls@aol.com
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