Well, I won't do your essay for you, but I can help outline some stuff you can change which will improve your health. Then, I'll leave it to you to explain <em>how </em>it does so! =)
So, I can't say these specifically apply to you, so I'll just make some generalised changes you can make.
<em>* begin working out</em> <em>* eat healthier and nutritious food</em> <em>* begin meditating </em> <em>* cut out addictive tendencies (video games, etc)</em> <em>* learn to love yourself (loving yourself is a key to confidence and self-forgiveness, which leads to better mental health)</em> <em>* work on proper and consistent hygiene </em>