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Mental Illness Doesn’t Change You. You Are Still Who You Were.
Check out the multiple tips and activities you can do to improve your mental wellness.
7 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL WELLNESS
Get Plenty of Sleep
Sleeping is really important for our physical and mental health. Sleep helps to regulate the chemicals in our brain that transfer information. These chemicals are important in managing our moods and emotions. If we don't get enough sleep, we can feel depressed or anxious.
 
 
Eat Well
Eating well isn't just important for our bodies, but it's also important for our minds. Iron and vitamin B12 deficiencies can give us a low mood. Try to eat a balanced diet and try limiting or cutting out caffeine as this can make you feel anxious.
Get Plenty of Sunlight
Sunlight is a great source of vitamin D. Vitamin D is a really important vitamin. It helps our brains to release chemicals which improve our mood. Try to go out in the sun when you can, but make sure you keep your skin and eyes safe. Thirty minutes to two hours a day is ideal.
Connect With Others
Make an effort to maintain good relationships and talk to people whenever you get the chance. Having friends is important for providing support when you're not feeling too great. Research found that talking to others for just ten minutes can improve memory scores.
Avoid Drugs, Alcohol, and Smoking
Drinking and smoking aren't things which we always associate with withdrawal symptoms, but they can impact mental health. Excessive drinking can leave you with a thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is important for our brain functions. If you smoke, between cigarettes your body and brain go into withdrawal which makes you irritable and anxious.
 
 
Manage Stress
Stress is often unavoidable, but knowing what triggers your stress and knowing how to cope is key in maintaining good mental health. Try to manage your responsibilities and worries by making a list or a schedule of when you can resolve each issue.. Try to avoid burying your head in the sand, and tackle problems face on.
Activity and exercise are important in maintaining good mental health. Being active not only gives you a sense of achievement, but it boosts the chemicals in your brain that help put you in a good mood. Exercising can help eliminate low mood, anxiety, stress and feeling tired and lazy.
 
Activity & Exercise
ACTIVITIES IF YOU ARE STRESSED
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Relax With Aquarium View
Relax with a live view of the Monterey Bay Aquarium from California. Relax with the ocean waves.
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Music is a powerful tool for stress reduction. Whether you’re working, playing, or resting, the right music can help ease mood and behavior. Check out the playlist.
2. Listen to Music
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3. Journaling
Journaling has numerous health benefits, including strengthened immunity and coping skills. The Presencing Institute, an organizational change research organization founded in 2006, has multiple journaling prompts on different topics. Check them out here.
Organizations For Anxiety Support
(Source: Everyday Health)
 
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI); 800-950-NAMI (800-950-6264)
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA); 240-485-1001
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH); 866-615-646
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Mental Health (CDC); 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)
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Financial Assistance For Medication & Therapy
Good RX
Medicine Assistance
NeedyMeds: 800-503-6897
Together Rx Access: 800-444-4106
Additional Support
Find A Therapist Directory
Anxiety and Depression Association of America Support Groups
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