If you’ve been feeling down or suffering from negative thoughts and/or anxiety, it might be time to talk to a professional about your mental health. Once you do, there are many ways to help improve your mental health. Care for your body by choosing a good diet, getting enough sleep, and exercising, and treat yourself kindly, making time in your schedule to do things you enjoy and, most importantly, talking to yourself the way you’d talk to a friend. Learning meditation and other ways of coping with stress, such as breathing techniques or writing in a journal, can also help you boost your mental health.