Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental health and deal with times when you feel troubled.

Regular exercise can boost your self-esteem and help you concentrate, sleep, look and feel better. Exercise keeps the brain and your other vital organs healthy, and helps to improve your mental health.

A change of scene or a change of pace is good for your mental health. It could be a five-minute pause from cleaning your kitchen, a half-hour lunch break at work, or a weekend exploring somewhere new. A few minutes can be enough to de-stress. Give yourself some 'me time'.

Your brain needs a mix of nutrients in order to stay healthy and function well, just like the other organs in your body. A diet that's good for your physical health is also good for your mental health.

We often drink alcohol to change our mood. Some people drink to deal with fear or loneliness, but the effect is only temporary.

When the drink wears off, you feel worse because of the way the alcohol has affected your brain and the rest of your body. Drinking is not a good way to manage difficult feelings.

Establish and maintain relationships with others in the society. Feel engaged with the world around you – you can build and maintain positive relationships with other people and feel you can contribute to the community you live in.

Engage in activities that can further develop your strengths or talents and maximise your potential. Achievement boosts your self-esteem. Learn something new that you like and turn them into your hobbies.

We're all different. It's much healthier to accept that you're unique than to wish you were more like someone else. Feeling good about yourself boosts your confidence to learn new skills, visit new places and make new friends. Good self-esteem helps you cope when life takes a difficult turn.

Express your appreciation, gratitude or encouragement to others more frequently. Be kind and supportive to others. Caring for others is often an important part of keeping up relationships with people close to you. It also builds your support network.

We all get tired or overwhelmed by how we feel or when things don't go to plan. If things are getting too much for you and you feel you can't cope, ask for help. Your family or friends may be able to offer practical help or a listening ear.