The Importance of Maintaining Your Mental Health

April 21, 2021
While most people understand the importance of maintaining good physical health, mental health care is often overlooked or seen as optional. In fact, prioritizing your mental wellness is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Both mental and physical health must be maintained in order to have a healthy and happy life.

The scope of mental health includes your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. When issues arise in any of these areas, they must be addressed immediately to prevent negative impacts to your overall quality of life.

Why Monitoring Your Mental Health Is Important

  • It directly affects your mood and emotion. Some people have a positive outlook on life despite any adversities. They are less irritable and not easily discouraged or sad. On the other hand, people who are often sad and stressed-out may need extra support with their mental health. Proper care can help you cope with or prevent feelings of isolation, unworthiness, and depression. Exercising, eating healthy, talking to family and friends, and doing the things that make you happy and motivated can help shift your mood. But when negative emotions are overpowering, mental health professionals can help you restore a proper balance.
  • It prevents you from getting diseases. Mental health issues affect your physical health in many ways. Sleep disorders, heart problems and upset stomach are among the common problems that may occur if mental health is not prioritized.
  • It helps reduce stress. Overthinking, uncontrolled emotions, and pressure at home and at work can increase your stress level. That’s why it is important to maintain a balance in your life in order to relieve pressure and stress and divert your mind from unnecessary thoughts.
  • It leads you to a happy life. Keeping your physical and mental health in good shape leads you to a fulfilled and happy life. Health is still the best wealth you could ever give to yourself and your loved ones.
Never take your mental health for granted. If you feel that it is beyond your capacity to manage your mental health, seek professional help immediately. You are not alone in this fight! Schedule an appointment with us at (813) 462-2595 or visit Phoenix Medical Centers for more information.

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Phoenix Medical Centers delivers world-class care at your convenience. We provide comprehensive primary care and lab testing in our office or on-site at your Tampa Assisted Living Facility.  Our outstanding medical team, in-house lab, flexible scheduling, central location, and transportation service make it easy for you to get the quality care you need.

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Phoenix Medical Centers offers Medicare patients convenient transportation to and from our facilities. We can accommodate people with special needs or disabilities.

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At Phoenix Medical Centers, availability and fast response are our hallmarks. For non-emergency care, you can call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Bilingual Doctors & Staff

Phoenix Medical Centers works to eliminate language barriers. Our doctors, nurses, and other staff are sensitive to speakers of other languages and most are fluent in Spanish and English. 

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Phoenix Medical Centers is your one-stop primary care solution, offering comprehensive care in our office or on-site at your assisted living facility.
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We accept 5 of the major traditional Medicare insurances, including Aetna and Wellcare. We also accept major commercial insurance services, including Cigna and others.
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At Phoenix Medical Centers, our award-winning, board-certified doctors and licensed staff have decades of experience. You can rest assured that you are getting the best possible care.
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Phoenix Medical Centers provides everything our patients need to help them improve their quality of life. Feel free to visit our office during business hours at 3645 W. Waters Ave. Tampa, FL 33614
3645 W. Waters Ave.
Tampa, FL 33614
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