Managing Mental Health

Helpful Tips for Managing Mental Health

Self-care can play a role in maintaining your mental health and help support your treatment and recovery if you have a mental health condition.⁷

Support Network
Whenever possible, seek support from friends and family members. If you feel that you cannot discuss your situation with friends or other family members, find a support group or counselor.

Seek Counseling
Mental health professionals can provide a unique perspective and help reshape the way we think. It is encouraged to talk with multiple professionals until you find a great fit for you personally.

Eat Healthy, Regular Meals and Stay Hydrated
A balanced diet and plenty of water can improve energy and focus throughout the day.

Make Sleep a Priority
Stick to a schedule, and make sure you’re getting enough sleep. Blue light from devices and screens can make it harder to fall asleep, so reduce blue light exposure from your phone or computer before bedtime.

Physical Activity
Just 30 minutes of walking every day can help boost your mood and improve your health.

Set Goals and Priorities
Decide what must get done now and what can wait. Try to be mindful of what you have accomplished at the end of the day, not what you have been unable to do.

Practice Gratitude
Remind yourself daily of the things that you are grateful for. Be specific. Write them down at night, or replay them in your mind.

Think Intentionally
Identify and challenge negative thoughts. Stay present in the moment using mindfulness exercises.