Training Module on the Right to Mental Health
Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for the Security Sector
for the Security Sector
Tip5:Maketimeforfunandrelaxation.
•
•
•
•
Set aside leisure time
Do something you enjoy everyday
Keep your sense of humor
Practicerelaxationtechniquessuchasyoga,
meditation,anddeepbreathingwhichactivate
thebody’srelaxationresponse,astateof
restfulnessthatistheoppositeofthefightor
flight ormobilizationstressresponse.Asyou
learnandpracticethesetechniques,yourstress
levelswilldecreaseandyourmindandbodywill
becomecalmandcentered.
Slide 30
Training Module on the Right to Mental Health
for the Security Sector
Tip6:Manageyourtime.
• Do not overcommit yourself
• Prioritize tasks
• Break projects into small steps
• Delegate responsibilities
Slide 31
Training Module on the Right to Mental Health
for the Security Sector
Tip7:Maintainbalancewithahealthylifestyle.
• Practicehealthyeating
• Reducecaffeineandsugar
• Avoidalcohol,cigarettes,and
drugs
• Getenoughsleep
Slide 32
75