From: APA
As our series, Your Soulful Sunday continues, enjoy this article from American Psychiatry Association .
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Your overall well-being involves not only physical but also mental health. The World Health Organization says that “mental health is an integral part of health; indeed, there is no health without mental health.”
Just as there are things you can do to maintain your physical health, you can take steps to maintain your mental health. Here are a few tips, resources and ideas for maintaining good mental health:
1. Goals and Resolutions
Many people start the year creating New Year’s resolutions that focus on physical health. Consider goals or resolutions that focus on improving your mental health, too. Take a moment to think about your mental health goals and what you can do throughout the year. Try a monthly goal and focus on bringing it to fruition. Creating a daily or weekly journal to keep your goals in mind can keep you focused and on track. Learn more about Writing for Mental Health.
2. Managing Stress
All of us manage stress differently. Whether it’s related to work, money issues, relationships or health we all experience stress. A study by researchers from the University of California-Berkeley that found chronic stress can make the brain more susceptible to mental illness.
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