10 Tips on How To Manage Your
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With all of the news and stressors in our current times, it can be very hard to manage anxiety and mood related. Below are 10 tips on how to manage your mental health.
Elizabeth Mariutto, PsyD, Lindner Center of HOPE, Psychologist and Clinical Director of Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Adult Eating Disorder Services
Limit your access to the news and social media. With everything changing minute by minute, it is easy to find yourself constantly scrolling various sources. Possibly set a certain number of times per day or a set amount of time that you are “allowed” to check one news source that you trust. Some find it helpful to set an appointment with themselves to do so and limit their checking to this appointment. Some phones allow you to track or limit your screen time, which can be a beneficial tool. It can also be helpful to physically put your phone or computer in a separate place, or to go in a separate room from your TV.
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Practice mindfulness. Use of apps such as Headspace and Calm can help promote mindfulness.
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Use gratitude. Identify 1-3 things each day that you are grateful for. Don’t neglect things that we take for granted, such as our physical health.
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Focus on what matters in the big picture.
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Stay active. Exercise releases endorphins and can help us stay both physically and emotionally happy when done in moderation.
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Go outside. Vitamin D can positively impact our mood and energy level, and a great source is from the sun.
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Stay connected with others.
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Perform acts of service. Volunteering can lead to improvements in mental health, so offering to bring groceries to an elderly neighbor or donating to a local food pantry can both help others as well as boost our mood.
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Engage in hobbies. One of the best ways to fight depression is to engage in behavioral activation, or do things that are fun for you. This may be a great time to try a new recipe if you enjoy cooking, or to take that online course on photography.
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Get connected with resources if needed. Many therapists are switching to use of different technologies for therapy, and you can find self-help resources online to help cope with stress.
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Elizabeth Mariutto, PsyD, Lindner Center of HOPE, Psychologist and Clinical Director of Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Adult Eating Disorder Services
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