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How’s Your MENTAL HEALTH?
Follow These 10 TIPS
Brought to You by Shepherd Center’s Neurorehabilitation Psychology Department for
NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH 2015
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PRACTICE GOOD SELF-CARE
SLEEP, exercise and EAT WELL to restore your mind, BODY and spirit.
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COMMUNICATE & MANAGE YOUR NEEDS
Nobody can read your mind. ADVOCATE for yourself. Never be afraid to SPEAK UP for your
physical, emotional and spiritual health.
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CREATE A CIRCLE OF SUPPORT
Get SUPPORT from:
Friends
Family
Support Groups
Therapy Team
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PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
If you need help, or are having symptoms of: anxiety depression sleep problems grieving
SEEK HELP from a counselor or psychologist.
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POSITIVE OUTLOOK
FOCUS on learning what you CAN do, not what you can’t.
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TAKE ON A CHALLENGE
Challenge yourself to do NEW things.
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GET INVOLVED
CONTRIBUTE to your: Community Government Research Therapy Loved Ones
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LIVE IN THE HERE AND NOW
Take a MOMENT each day to notice all your SENSES.
What do you: See Hear Taste Smell Feel
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CAREGIVERS NEED TO BE HEALTHY, TOO
Practice good SELF-CARE. Seek and accept help from others. Maintain facets of your own life. EXPRESS difficult emotions. Advocate
for yourself.
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PRACTICE KINDNESS
Do KIND things for yourself and others.
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MORE INFORMATION
For more information on neuropsychological services available at Shepherd Center, you may call 404-352-2020 or visit shepherd.org.