BeWELL
My name is Lily, I want people to get on this blog and feel positive energy and happiness as they scroll through. I want this to be a place where people are able to gather information and know that they are not alone ever because we all struggle but we have such a good way of hiding all of those emotions and just pretending through those tough times. I hope my blog helps you find different resources that you can use to care for yourself inside and out ❤
What is Mental Health?
Emotional, psychological, and our social well- being.
Current state of Mental Health in America
- Over 10.3 Million adults have serious thoughts of suicide in the U.S.
- More than 10 million adults have an unmet need for mental health treatment.
” Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be; embrace who you are.” -Brene Brown
Resources Near me
There are many times where people are not aware of all the help they have and the different ways that it can change their lives. I found some resources near me in Folsom, CA. There are many around the Sacramento area . There is also access to hotlines that can help when you jus need someone to talk to. I will list them below:
- The Folsom Sierra Wellness Clinic https://thefolsomsierrawellnessclinic.com/about-us/
- Mental Health Access Team https://dhs.saccounty.net/BHS/Documents/Provider-Forms/Brochures/BR-Access-Team-Brochure-English.pdf
- National Suicide prevention 1-800-273-TALK
Self Care: Nourish your mind and body
It’s important to take care of yourself and to focus on what you want to do. Some things that you could do could be as simple as just taking a deep breathe! Here a few things that you can do:
- Get a massage
- Meditate for 5 minutes
- Take a break
- Exercise regularly
- Eat a healthy snack
- Go outside
- Spend time with friends and family
- Get enough sleep
- Notice the positive
- Keep a journal
I found this documentary on Youtube that really helps to uncover how people struggle with their mental health and the struggles that they face and how they live day by day.
How to support your friends and family
- Understanding and showing compassion
- Finding out if the person is receiving the right care
- Letting them know that they have support and there are many ways they can seek for help
I came across this website called MentalHealth.Gov. It’s very informative on mental health and can help anyone with any questions that they might have and to find different rescuers around them as well! https://www.mentalhealth.gov/talk/friends-family-members
BeWELL 