Mental Health

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Hi ! I use a number of tricks to help my mental health. I am lucky enough to have health insurance, and I use medications to treat my mental health. The #1 thing I can do is to take my medicines. Sometimes, just that task seems impossible. i also try to take care of my physical needs: drinking water (which I am not good at remembering), making sure I eat a healthy-ish meal, and getting sleep. Sometimes the basic things really do help. I am also in therapy and see a psychiatrist to manage my medications. When I am feeling especially anxious or down, I try to take a mental health day to watch tv and rest. My friends are also a good support system I have. I reach out to them when I am overwhelmed. Lastly, the techniques I have learned in therapy really do help when I remember to use them: making a list and prioritizing 3 tasks for the day, deep breathing, and other tips that I find work for me. These are just some of the things I do to manage my mental health. What have you tried? Is there anything that works for you? -Isela Nataly (Team Member).

Hi Elizabeth! For times when I need a boost, I do things like watch cat and dog videos (I'm unable to have animals) or I sing. But for the heavier stuff I set up counseling through the graduate program at a nearby university. Because of the pandemic they decided not to charge patients their usual fee of $80/semester. Some universities will charge on a sliding fee scale, but most are generally pretty affordable, and a lot are strictly telehealth until we get the all clear. You do have to be in the same state as the school because of licensing laws. I like working with the students because they are fresh-minded and eager, so when their energy is good, I feel that way too.