--- title: "Living Your Best Life: Mental Health" description: Being healthy goes beyond physical health; it's also about mental and emotional health. Behavioral health is an important aspect of overall health and wellness, and it involves the way we think, feel, and behave. Here are some tips on how to improve our quality of life. image: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/mz0mcEJ9KNpuyyNqVybT4aLxBombVw6Hi47r4ZnloxWq9rzH1ZGZRLPmHVIUUEKDiLzrdOHW1CQ0_kLUtqxx5ktp1o9Wpq4YENuUr4Ebq_Xe0a_oIS72xSMqVRp2Ua7kBpqTLuDJYLslexoSht02wjo --- [![](https://usfhp2.knockmedia.dev/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/logo-1.png)](https://blog.usfhp.net/) - [About Us](https://usfhp.net/about/) - [Events & Webinars](https://usfhp.net/events-and-webinars/) - [Contact Us](https://usfhp.net/contact/) [Members](https://member.usfhp.net/) [Providers](https://provider.usfhp.net/) - [Members](https://usfhp.net/members/) - [For Members](https://usfhp.net/members/) - [Members Login](https://member.usfhp.net/) - [Care Management Program](https://usfhp.net/care-management-program/) - [Health Centers](https://usfhp.net/health-centers/) - [Member FAQs](https://usfhp.net/member-faqs/) - [Providers](https://usfhp.net/providers/) - [For Providers](https://usfhp.net/for-providers/) - [Providers Login](https://provider.usfhp.net/) - [Become a Member](https://usfhp.net/eligibility/) - [Eligibility](https://usfhp.net/eligibility/) - [Health Benefit Consultants](https://usfhp.net/health-benefit-consultants) - [Plan Benefits](https://usfhp.net/plan-benefits/) - [Tricare Prime Coverage](https://usfhp.net/tricare-prime-coverage/) - [Enrollment](https://usfhp.net/enrollment/) - [Members](https://usfhp.net/members/) - [For Members](https://usfhp.net/members/) - [Members Login](https://member.usfhp.net/) - [Plan Benefits](https://usfhp.net/plan-benefits/) - [Care Management Program](https://usfhp.net/care-management-program/) - [Health Centers](https://usfhp.net/health-centers/) - [Providers](https://usfhp.net/providers/) - [For Providers](https://usfhp.net/for-providers/) - [Providers Login](https://provider.usfhp.net/) - [Webinars](https://usfhp.net/webinars/) - [Contact](https://usfhp.net/contact/) - [Enrollment](https://usfhp.net/enrollment/) - [About](https://usfhp.net/about/) - [Provider Login](https://provider.usfhp.net/) - [Member Login](https://member.usfhp.net/) ### Contact - - - # Weekly Health Tips # Living Your Best Life: Mental Health Posted by [USFHP](https://blog.usfhp.net/author/usfhp) on Aug 11, 2023 5:10:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/mz0mcEJ9KNpuyyNqVybT4aLxBombVw6Hi47r4ZnloxWq9rzH1ZGZRLPmHVIUUEKDiLzrdOHW1CQ0_kLUtqxx5ktp1o9Wpq4YENuUr4Ebq_Xe0a_oIS72xSMqVRp2Ua7kBpqTLuDJYLslexoSht02wjo)** Image Credit: [Anna Kraynova](https://www.shutterstock.com/g/annakraynova)   Being healthy goes beyond physical health; it's also about mental and emotional health. Mental health is an important aspect of overall health and wellness, and it involves the way we think, feel, and behave. Here are some tips on how to improve our quality of life.  1. **Manage Stress** Managing chronic stress effectively can help us maintain good physical and mental health. A few effective techniques for managing stress include exercise, meditation, massage therapy, and spending time in nature. Speaking with a trusted friend or mental health professional can be helpful as well. 1. **Prioritize Sleep ** Getting enough sleep is essential for good mental health. Lack of sleep can lead to irritability, mood swings, and difficulty concentrating. Try to get 7-9 hours of sleep every night and establish a regular sleep schedule to get the most out of your sleep. 1. **Build Strong Relationships** Support from loved ones can help us cope with stress and improve our overall well being. Make time for the people you care about, and cultivate new friendships through hobbies or community activities.  1. **Stay Active ** Regular exercise is important for both physical and mental health. It can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve mood, and boost self-esteem. Find an activity you enjoy, whether it's Yoga, Zumba, or Marital Arts, which we reimburse at USFHP, and make it a regular part of your routine.  1. **Doctor Checkups** Always keep up to date with yearly checkups and never ignore any health issues you may be experiencing. At USFHP, we prioritize cancer screenings for women and men (breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer), comprehensive eye and kidney care for diabetic patients, imaging studies for low back pain, and many more routine health checkups for our members.  Whenever you or a loved one is experiencing mental or physical health concerns don’t hesitate to speak with a trusted friend, family member, or healthcare professional. Remember seeking help is a sign of strength. The USFHP Primary Health Care Plan provides routine doctor's visits, hospitalization, prescription coverage, preventative health care coverage, and specialty care. We’ve also developed incentive programs that reward our members for meeting certain health goals. Visit [usfhp.net](https://www.usfhp.net/) or call 1-800- 241-4848. We can assist you Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (EST). 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