Studies show that complementary therapies can positively impact mental health disorders, particularlyanxietyanddepression.
However, there are low or no-cost options for incorporatingself-care methods, including.
Remember that this is not a sign of weakness or lack of willpower.
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If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call911.
Another study indicated that journaling can relieve stress and enhance reflection and perspective.
Self-Help Books
Self-help books offer tools and insights for mental well-being.
Selecting a book can be tricky, because each person experiences them differently.
A book that may change one person’s life could be a dull read for someone else.
These are just a few of the organizations that offer peer support:
Counseling vs.
Consider asking a potential mental health provider about their therapeutic style.
If you have a pet, make the extra effort to spend time slowing down and connecting with them.
Animals are very much in the present moment and can help bring you there too.
Mental health apps are available to help support you as well.
Animals can also be a great resource for emotional connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mental health encompasses our psychological, emotional, and social well-being.
It’s important because it impacts how we feel, think, and behave.
Mental health also impacts how we manage our stress and emotions.
Finding the right strategies and techniques that work for you could improve your overall well-being.
Stress can impact both mental health as well as physical health.
Stress may be impacting your mental well-being if you experience:
Mental health has an impact on physical health.
For example, depression increases the risk for several health issues includingdiabetes, heart disease, andstroke.
Further, having a chronic health condition can increase the risk of having a mental illness.
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