Sat Dec 31 2022
Prioritize Your Mental Health in the New Year
New Year Edition: 5 Ways to prioritize your mental health
Clinically reviewed by Dr. Akinwande Akintola, MD
Dual board-certified · Johns Hopkins fellowship-trained
It's important to prioritize your mental health all year round, but the start of a new year can be a good time to reflect on your overall well-being and make changes to improve it. A person who is suffering from a mental disorder must look for a psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist or mental health nurse practitioner. There are several psychotherapeutic options, consisting of medication as well as psychotherapeutic approach.
Here are some tips for prioritizing your mental health in the new year:
Practice mindfulness and focus breathing.
Make time for activities that you enjoy and that help you relax and recharge.
Exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet.
Get enough sleep.
Take break and make time for leisure activities.
Seek support from friends, loved ones, or a therapist, Psychiatrist or mental health nurse practitioner if you are struggling with your mental health. Remember that it's okay to ask for help if you need it and that it's normal to have ups and downs. It's important to take care of yourself and to seek support when you need it.
Keyword: Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Mood Disorder, Mood, Schizophrenia, Anger, Sad, PTSD, Trauma, Insomnia, ADD, ADHD.
Trusted Resources & Sources
NIMH — Mental Health Topics
Evidence-based information on all major mental health conditions
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral service: 1-800-662-4357
CDC — Mental Health
Public health data and resources on mental health in the U.S.
Lyte Psychiatry articles are reviewed by board-certified psychiatrists and reference peer-reviewed research and federal health agency data.
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