10th October is World Mental Health Day and no better time to talk about how mental health can affect how we think, feel, act and relate to others. Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
There are ways in which everyone should be caring for their physical and mental health, even small acts of self-care can have a big impact on your overall health and quality of life.
Below are some tips to help you:
Self-care can be different for everyone and it may take a bit of trial and error to find out what works for you. It is important to mention that self-care isn’t a cure for a mental illness, but understanding and managing triggers with coping techniques can help.
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