Posts Tagged ‘better therapy’
Kick Your Mental Health Up a Notch
If you read through my blogs, you’ll find various tips for improving your mental health. Things like:
- Find a therapist who is right for you.
- A few tips for adjusting your diet.
- Seeking early neuropsychological screening if possible.
But these tips are all inside articles dealing with other, more specific topics. I’ve been wanting to take some time to add more tips to help people cultivate mental health in general. Some of these tips may seem like common sense to some people, but for others, they might be surprising. For example:
- Eat a healthy diet
- Exercise regularly
- Spend time with friends often. A strong social support network (in person, not in social media) has been shown to boost mental health
- Take breaks regularly to refresh your mind
- Do a hobby or something else you enjoy at least once a week
- Take time to enjoy small moments, or “live in the moment”
Tips like that. Helpful reminders. And then I saw this article, which does a great job of summarizing many ideas for encouraging mental health. So I thought I’d share it. I hope you enjoy it!
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/31-tips-boost-your-mental-health
What Makes Psychotherapy Work?
Choosing the right therapist can be a difficult and daunting task. After looking at a therapist’s qualifications, certifications, and degree, to some extent, your selection of a therapist is about finding the right fit because everyone is unique. A therapist who is right for someone else may not be right for you and vice versa. But how can you tell which therapist will be the right fit for you? Read more