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Mental illness is most noticeable when we find it difficult to live, laugh, and love. We DO NOT all have mental illness.
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Positive affirmations increase activity in regions of the brain’s self-processing and valuation systems (Univ. of Pennsylvania, 2015).
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Dr. K. has never canceled a therapy appointment!
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My self-care routine is _______________
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1 in 5 adults in America lives with a mental illness (CDC, 2023).
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How do you know when you need to practice self-care?
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We ALL have mental health. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being (SAMHSA, 2023).
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How to find self-care activities – think of something healthy you have never tried before.
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The impact depression and anxiety have on the global economy can be measured in $1 trillion in lost productivity each year (NAMI, 2023).
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Dr. K. is from the Derby City! Louisville, KY.
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Mental illness and addiction are brain disorders (NIH, 2007).
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Eating healthy, drinking water, and getting proper sleep is a way to jump-start a self-care routine!
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Positive affirmations work by replacing negative thought patterns with healthier ways of thinking, they can have a positive impact on the brain and body (Koosis & Vanta, 2023).
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Anger, shame, anxiety, and grief are real emotions. Let’s feel and respond to these emotions in a safe and uplifting way!
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Self-care help reduce stress, increase happiness, build strong relationships, and develop resilience.
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Emotional self-care includes activities that help you safely express and regulate your feelings (Stellis Health, 2023).
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Dr. K. went through ups and downs before finding the right psychotropic medication. The benefits for her have always outweighed the risks.
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Dr. K. loves to sit in the sun, especially in Ghana Africa!
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Dr. K. knew in 10th grade she would have a career in behavioral health
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It’s not a vacation for Dr. K. unless a beach is involved!