We need to be intentional, proactive and consistent in preventing mental health challenges and managing our mental health, through reflecting and reviewing the following areas, which are within our control: Thoughts Thoughts reflect our self-talk, perceptions and interpretations. How have you been thinking about yourself, other people and the world lately? Are your thoughts hopeful, encouraging and kind? Are they mostly critical and discouraging? Emotions Emotions communicate what is happening in our system and how we are responding to circumstances around us. Emotions are sometimes a catalyst for the needed change or in maintaining what is working. What emotions are predominant in your system currently? Are you sad, anxious, guilty, lonely, angry, overwhelmed and frustrated most of the time? A re you encouraged, relaxed and at peace? Are the current emotions functional for you and those around you? Overall functioning How are you functioni...