{"id":3984,"date":"2021-04-29T11:08:47","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T15:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lgcassocprod.wpengine.com\/?p=3984"},"modified":"2024-03-01T14:11:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T19:11:36","slug":"mental-health-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/es\/mental-health-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"9\u00a0Ways to Practice Self-Care During Mental Health Awareness Month\u00a0(and\u00a0Beyond)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the past couple of years, it\u2019s been more important than ever to take c<\/span>are of our mental health<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>This May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in its\u2019\u00a0<\/span>honor,<\/span>\u00a0we\u2019re sharing\u00a0<\/span>tips for how to practice <\/span>self-care<\/span>\u00a0that can improve your mental health.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Mental Health Awareness Month? <\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

First, it\u2019s important to understand what mental health is.\u00a0<\/span>According to\u00a0<\/span>MentalHealth.gov<\/span><\/a>, it \u201cincludes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>With this in mind we<\/span>\u00a0can understand that\u00a0<\/span>our mental health, whether positive or negative,\u00a0<\/span>can influence just\u00a0<\/span>about<\/span>\u00a0every\u00a0<\/span>aspect of our lives.\u00a0<\/span>(<\/span>Learn more about mental health\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mental Health Awareness Month occurs during the month of May and its purpose is to raise awareness about mental health and provide crucial, often life-saving resources for the millions of Americans struggling with their mental health.<\/p>\n

What is\u00a0<\/span><\/b>self-care<\/span><\/b>?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Self-care is the practice of\u00a0<\/span>caring for your own\u00a0<\/span>mental, physical, and emotional health<\/span>. It can come in dozens of forms, whether it\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>by scheduling regular check-ups at the doctor, making time for hobbies, or\u00a0<\/span>writing in a journal.\u00a0<\/span>Practicing s<\/span>elf-care<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>can<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>make\u00a0<\/span>you\u00a0<\/span>feel more\u00a0<\/span>self-awar<\/span>e, which helps you<\/span>\u00a0understand when and why you feel a certain way and how to cope with it.\u00a0<\/span>Possessing this awareness can have a positive impact on mental health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How can I practice self-care?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

When you practice self-care, it will look different for everyone<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>depending on what your des<\/span>ired goal is. As long as you start, that’s all that matters. And what better time than during Mental Health Awareness Month? Below we provide a few ways to care <\/span>for<\/span>\u00a0yourself that can improve anxiety<\/span>\u00a0and depression<\/span>, two of the most common mental illnesses.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n