Improving Physical and Mental Health

Improving Physical and Mental Health

Physical and mental health are interrelated. Both are critical for overall well-being of an individual. It is discovered that poor physical health can significantly increase the risk of poor mental health and vice versa. 

According to WHO, the recommended levels of physical activity for children aged 5-17 include competitive sports, recreational activities, planned exercise periods in school, house and community. In order to improve the cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, bone health, cardiovascular and metabolic health biomarkers:

  • Children and youth aged 5-17 should accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily.

  • The amount of physical activity greater than 60 minutes provides additional health benefits.

  • Most of the daily physical activity should be aerobic. Vigorous-intensity activities should be incorporated including those that strengthen muscle and bone, at least 3 times per week.

The physical health of children should be assessed regularly to identify any possible health risks. Along with this the mental health of students is also important, good mental health allows children to learn healthy social skills and encourages them to achieve key milestones. Children are extremely vulnerable to anxiety, behavior disorder, depression, mood disorders if their mental health is not looked after. Thus, schooling is vital for the development of a child, as the teacher plays a key role in identifying if the child is at risk of any physical or mental disorders.

MAMI key actions to improve physical and mental health:

  • Health screening programs at regular intervals to assess the certain aspects of physical health. General assessments include weight, body mass index (BMI), head to toe assessments

  • Support the school with basic first aid kit

  • Support the school with the sports materials and ensure the equal participation of all the students

  • Organize community sports program

  • Conduct awareness programs for mental health

  • Psychological counseling for the primary, secondary, higher secondary student.

 

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