CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — With the fall season comes beautiful leaves and good times, but the cooling weather doesn’t make you immune to mental health struggles. It’s important to take care of yourself in every season.
Your well-being is important! As you practice self-care daily, the state of your mental health can improve in many ways. Follow these self-care guidelines to keep yourself mentally healthy this season.
Eat nourishing foods
Eat foods that are high in vitamins and the nutrients necessary for your brain, like vitamin D, omega-3, probiotics and magnesium. Remember that sweet treats are OK, but eat them in moderation; they can be great mood boosters. For additional information on why healthy eating can boost mental health, Medical News Today has a great article called “Nutrition and Mental Health: Is There a Link?”
Get a good night’s rest
Sleeping deeply at night and being well-rested are important and can greatly affect mental function. Each person’s body requires a different amount of sleep at night. Listen to your body, and find time to rest. Limiting distractions before bedtime can help you fall asleep more easily and get a better night’s sleep.
Take time to exercise
Regular exercise is key to staying healthy, both physically and mentally. When your heart rate is up and you’re breathing more heavily during exercise, key chemicals are being released by your body that positively affect the health of your brain cells and blood vessels within the brain.
Think positively
You can be your own best friend or worst enemy. It is important to have compassion for yourself. Not everyone is able to stick to a new diet, exercise plan or sleep routine all the time. Be kind to yourself when you fall short. Pick yourself up when you fall, and practice self-love while you’re establishing self-care.
Our team at Family Healthcare is ready to discuss mental health and self-care at any time. Visit us to learn more about how you can keep your mind healthy.
As you take better care of yourself physically and emotionally, you will start to feel better mentally, too. Consume foods that are rich in vitamins and nutrients. Ensure that your sleep quality is good. Get plenty of exercise. Most importantly, be kind to yourself.
From our team at Family Healthcare, we sincerely hope you stay happy and healthy and have a great fall season!
Written by LORI WRIGHT, CEO of Family Healthcare.
Family Healthcare is a registered nonprofit organization providing accessible, high-quality medical, behavioral and dental care to the residents of southwest Utah since 2002. Call 435-986-2565 or visit familyhc.org for more information.
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