The relationship between mental health and interpersonal communication

Mental health is closely related to interpersonal communication. Good interpersonal communication contributes to mental health, while unhealthy interpersonal communication will have a negative impact on mental health.

First of all, good interpersonal communication can promote people's mental health. Establishing a good relationship with others can not only increase happiness and satisfaction, but also improve self-worth and self-esteem. At the same time, interpersonal communication can also reduce stress and anxiety and help alleviate psychological problems.

Secondly, unhealthy interpersonal communication will have a negative impact on mental health. For example, psychological barriers in interpersonal communication, such as conceit, inferiority, interference with others, paranoia, sensitivity, jealousy and so on. , will make people have negative emotions such as stress, tension and anxiety, which will have a negative impact on mental health. In addition, the lack of intimate friends, unable to establish good relations with others, will also make people's psychological problems can not be effectively solved, resulting in psychological obstacles.

Therefore, in order to maintain mental health, we need to actively face the problems in interpersonal communication and learn to establish good relationships with people. At the same time, we also need to learn to control our emotions and behaviors and avoid bad psychological state.

Good interpersonal communication usually has the following characteristics:

1. Openness and tolerance: Good interpersonal communication requires openness and tolerance, and can accept different viewpoints, opinions and experiences. At the same time, we also need to respect the differences and personalities of others and avoid conflicts and contradictions.

Equal respect: In good interpersonal communication, people should respect each other and treat each other as equals. Regardless of each other's gender, age, social status, etc. They deserve equal treatment and respect.

3. Trust and support: Good interpersonal communication is based on trust and support. People should have the qualities of honesty, trustworthiness and trust in others, and at the same time, they should give support and help to others to achieve their goals.

4. Reciprocal assistance: Good interpersonal communication is a relationship of mutual assistance. People can learn from each other, share experiences, support each other and achieve common development and progress.

5, stability and long-term: good interpersonal communication needs to have the characteristics of stability and long-term. People should pay attention to establishing long-term friendship and cooperation instead of pursuing short-term interests and satisfaction.