St. Pius X Catholic Church
St. Pius X Catholic Church
St. Pius X Catholic Church
MENTAL HEALTH SELF-CARE
CARING FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH: Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act, make choices, and relate to others. Mental health is more than the absence of a mental illness – it’s essential to your overall health and quality of life. Self-care can play a role in maintaining your mental health and help support your treatment and recovery if you have a mental illness.
ABOUT SELF CARE: Self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health. When it comes to your mental health, self-care can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy. Even small acts of self-care in our daily life can have a big impact. Here are some tips to help you get started with self-care:
Self-care looks different for everyone, and it is important to find what you need and enjoy. It may take trial and error to discover what works best for you. In addition, although self-care is not a cure for mental illnesses, understanding what causes or triggers your mild symptoms and what coping techniques work for you can help manage your mental health.
*TAKEN FROM THE NIMH (NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH) WEBSITE.
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