As time goes on, phrases like “mental health” and “self-care” are mentioned more frequently in day-to-day life. The increasing normalization of mental health is incredible — and important — but what does it really mean? How does one actually start to prioritize mental health and well-being?
It can be helpful to get a clear understanding of what some of these terms mean, starting with mental health and mental illness. These terms are certainly related, but not the same. According to the CDC, “A person can experience poor mental health and not be diagnosed with a mental illness. Likewise, a person diagnosed with a mental illness can experience periods of physical, mental, and social wellbeing.”
For the purposes of this post, we’ll focus on actions that can benefit anyone’s wellbeing, no matter where they are in their mental health journey. It’s a
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