Here is a cursory list of activities to strengthen one's mental health. It can come across a bit flat, nevertheless, it is, in my opinion, spot on. It recognizes the inherent Mind-Body connection that is a core staple of health in general. Eating well for the physical body results in good mental health, and, vice versa, good mental health can allow us to make better mental decisions about what we eat. But I don't want to focus entirely on the physical side of things.

• So, for me, here's what I love:
• - Wake up and have hot/warm water, or use it to brew a Coffee with organic butter + organic sugar preceded by rice chex
•  - While I'm metabolizing all that goodness I'll wake my mind up with a Sudoku and some self-customized Japanese lessons
•  - Then I do some intense strength exercise for ~15minutes followed by a cool shower and breakfast
• - Then, Meditation, 1-2x a days(morning/evening) 5-20minutes, all depending on my threshold for the given day.

For the rest of the day it's all about getting in socializing opportunities and other novel tasks. This is where I find inconsistency. For a long time I've had body image issues, and yes, I'm a man. These days it's much less of an issue, but I've sort of lacked a social circle to fall back on as a result, and I know the mind just functions so much better from random and basic socialization. In between jobs now as well which robs me of basic communication between co-workers - one the reasons I think mental health issues are so much more prevelant amongst the unemployed (obviously other reasons too).

I think videogames can actually play a big part in mental health, and I'm being serious here. I don't own a Switch and have no inentions do so for a good while as I'm focused on other things. But its strength is that each game has novel skills that must be employed, a novel aesthetic, novel music, novel everything. Each game is different but also temporary(finishing it). The problem is sticking with games. A racing game can be exhilirating as a one-off experience, or toying aorund with for a week. After that it stimulates the brain less. For this reason I love games like Miitomo and Super Mario Run - they are novel experiences that are quick enough for the brain to not get used to and you can jump in and out of throughout the day, week, month, or even year.

What is your perspective on mental health?

Mental Health on a video game forum??? Well c'mon now, videogames are totally mental

I was thinkin of making a mental health thread on here before, but many people were apathetic towards the idea unfortunately.

I happen to be a hikikomori so yeah, mental health is like not on top of my list of things to improve upon.

As for socializing, there's this spider skulking in a far corner of my room so from time to time I insult her and let her know about my disapproving of her presence but her mental health must not be at the top either cause she never replies and just stays there in her corner doing nothing. At least I watch TV, play video games and come online to comment and stuff but she literally does nothing of her days, like she doesn't have any hobbies to pass the time. Very unhealthy behavior if you ask me.

Incredibly mentally healthy. I have the positive image of a narcissist, the impeccable focus of of a sociopath, even though they're all out to get me!

Now let's go light our beards on fire and hit the dance floor!

Want to be mentally happy? Don't use social media.

99% of people will have significantly better lives after this

My mental health these days is pretty good actually. I've been vegan for the past month which has made me feel amazing. I start every day with ground flax seeds, almond milk, and stevia, with some green tea on the side. I meditate, go for walks, simple stuff like that.

I'm actually pulling more and more away from video games these days, spending more time reading, practicing my ukulele, and listening to records.

I might have to agree with this. 

Based on personal experience, it didn't do much for me, but then again I was never a social media dude.

Other people however would probably find themselves to not be 'so busy' if they didn't use snapchat/insta/whatever several hours a day

Just Vgchartz and occasional reddit for me. And I think I am fine.

OP: I think a certain degree of exercise is needed, 20 min walk does wonders for people who never do it seems. Video games certainly help. But as with anything, don't get addicted, moderation is great.