Maintaining good mental health is a vital aspect of overall well-being. Yet, many people overlook mental health self-care in the hustle of everyday life. With work responsibilities, family commitments, and a long list of errands, self-care often feels like a luxury rather than a necessity. However, prioritizing your mental health can lead to better relationships, improved productivity, and greater fulfillment. Below are practical self-care tips you can incorporate into your daily routine to nurture your mental health.

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I asked my therapist friends for their best mental health tips. 75 responded. I’m sharing my favorites and helping you apply them to your life today!

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Topics Discussed:
* Mental health awareness
* Social support
* How to make friends
* Behavioral activation for depression
* Committing to values, meaning in life
* Understanding your emotions
* Deep breathing
* Mindfulness
* Grounding skills
* Self care routine
* Sleep hygiene and insomnia
* Cognitive therapy and acceptance
* Dialectical thinking
* Assertiveness
* Celebrating and sharing your passions
* Behavior change

Learn more:
* What is mental health: https://youtu.be/4SwuF-wWkUs
* How to make friends: https://youtu.be/tGgaU2bhm88
* The simple way to treat depression: https://youtu.be/Gljq2FHzTvY
* How to change your emotions: https://youtu.be/_PxY-SPGl4w
* Learn deep breathing: https://youtu.be/6hYflDNyhJg
* A beginner’s guide to mindfulness: https://youtu.be/20LRW1u4Y2k
* My self-care routine: https://youtu.be/IbDqFfvHdL4
* Facing your fears: https://youtu.be/2z-ZGt_vD5A
* How I used to hide my passions: https://www.storycollider.org/stories/2017/1/6/exposure-erika-check-hayden-ali-mattu
* How to change your behavior: https://youtu.be/6MNHVxybqKA

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If you or someone you know needs help immediately, you should take one of the following actions:
– call 9-1-1 in the United States or your country’s emergency number: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_emergency_telephone_numbers
– call the Lifeline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255) in the United States or a global crisis hotlines: http://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/
– text START to 741-741 in the United States or visit http://chat.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/GetHelp/LifelineChat.aspx
– go to your nearest hospital emergency room

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