Nearly 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in any given year.
And over half of all people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. This is not just about some of us. It is about all of us.
Our mental health is complex and influenced by many factors. Mental health conditions have a biological basis and are not caused by someone not trying to get better or not being strong enough. Mental health is a part of our overall wellness.
Research tells us that all of us can support our mental health with:
🏃♀️ Exercise
🍲 Regular meals
🚰 Good hydration
🌳 Time outside
🧑🏻🤝🧑🏽 Social connection
🏢 Having somewhere to be every day
🌈 Having a purpose each and every day
We hope that you can some time to focus on your mental health this month.
Connect to people who are supportive.
Know that it is OK to not feel OK.
There are resources to help (below).
Please note: If you or a loved one need additional resources, Mental Health America (MHA) offers a great way to search for resources. And if you are in need of immediate assistance, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 OR 1-800-273-8255 (Español: 1-888-628-9454; Hearing Support: 1-800-799-4889) or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.
Stay safe. Stay well.
Those Nerdy Girls
Links:
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Institute of Mental Health caring for your mental health
