Mental Health
awareness and resources
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is-mental-health
Getting professional help if you need it Connecting with others Staying positive Getting physically active Helping others Getting enough sleep Developing coping skills
Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse Family history of mental health problems
“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Promoting a healthy physical life style will help you feel better inside out.
This an important step as acknowledging how you are will help you release tension, and feel understood.
It seems unnatural that pausing on out fast-paced routine may actually help overcome all our worries but taking breaks is extremely important.
This will help focus on something that is manageable and promote a sense of achievement.
Making sure that you have a healthy and balance diet will also help you feel better and ensure that your body functions well.
We all get overwhelmed and when things mount up, it is important to ask for assistance. Stay in touch is primordial, specially in times where you do not feel your best, chatting with family or friends can put things in perspective.
In addition, there are plenty of services that can help you.
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