"One effective thing that people can do to daily improve their mental health is to recognise their feelings and feel them fully, without pushing them away or dismissing them," said Jason Fierstein, LPC, of Phoenix Men's Counseling. Pushing aside your feelings and emotions can cause a build-up that can lead to mental health problems, Fierstein explained. When emotions come up or feel overwhelming throughout the day, try to name them, he said. Spend a minute staying with them until they open up and pass.