Self Care
Running, biking, walking, weightlifting, swimming are examples of this self care technique which can help improve mental health.
What is physical exercise?
This is the amount of consistent and regular sleep recommended for people to maintain optimal mental health.
Hopeless outlook, Loss of interest, Increased fatigue and sleep problems, Anxiety, Irritability, Changes in appetite and weight, Uncontrollable emotions, and Looking at death aresigns of this mental health condition.
What is depression?
This mental health professional primarily uses talk therapy and behavioral interventions to help people.
What is a therapist?
Theese are feel good neurotransmitters that get release during exercise (hint: causes a runner’s “high”)
What are endorphins?
Tea, coffee, soda and many other beverages contain this stimulant which may make it difficult for you to fall asleep.
This practice, involving writing down thoughts and feelings, can help manage stress and reduce anxiety and depression.
What is journaling?
What is May?
This professional is qualified to diagnose mental health conditions and manage treatment plans that may include medications.
What is a psychiatrist?
This term describes why some people find it difficult to discuss mental health.
What is stigma?
Reading, listening to music, or meditating are example of ways to ______ before bed.
What is relax?
Joining these types of groups can help you build a social support network with people who may share similar problems and experiences.
What is a support group?
Getting enough of this each night is crucial for maintaining good mental health.
What is sleep?
This is a free, confidential support and crisis intervention for NYC residents seeking help for mental health and/or substance misuse concerns, available 24/7
What is NYC Well?
(Text “WELL” to 65173 or call 1-888-NYC-WELL. )
Listening to this can be a simple yet effective way to relax and reduce stress?
What is music?
This self-care exercise is a mental practice that involves focusing one's attention on the present moment while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
A poor diet that is deficient in this key nutrient can cause fatigue and irritability
This type of self-talk involves being kind and encouraging to yourself
What is positive self talk?
This is the number for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, where you can get 24/7 free, confidential support if you are ever in crisis.
What is 988?
Mental health can be affected by these factors, which include Genetics, Brain Chemistry, Imbalances in neurotransmitters, and Physical Health Conditions like brain injuries, and hormonal changes.