Today Dr. Dawn Elise Snipes presented a Quickstart Guide to Improving Mental Health for Mental Health Month 2020
Nutrition: Download a nutrition journal like SparkPeople and track your nutrient intake. Water, Ca, Mg, Fe, B-vitamins, Omega-3s, Potassium, Vitamins C, D & E
Sleep: Create a sleep routine, eliminate nicotine, alcohol and caffeine before bed, don’t over or under hydrate, pay attention to ergonomics
Sunlight to set circadian rhythms which impact eating, sleeping and cortisol levels
Exercise: For pain relief, oxygen and endorphins
News and Negativity: 5:1
Environment: Add the happy (sights, smells, sounds)
Recreation: Do something fun each day
Relaxation: Mental (guided imagery), Physical (Progressive muscular relaxation
Radical Acceptance and Distress Tolerance (SCREAM: Serenity, Cognitive Restructuring, Emotions, Activities, Mindfulness)
Relationships: Positive social support, Self-compassion
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