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May is mental health awareness month
As employee expectations around mental health support rose over the past year, employers have responded proactively. 92% said providing mental health support became a higher priority for their company over the past year, with 93% predicting it will remain a high priority in the three years ahead.
If you’re not familiar, there are several great organizations committed to promoting mental health, providing education and resources to individuals and communities.
See more on these organizations below:
Additionally, here are some tips that will help us all improve our mental health:
Talk About It
The best way to erode the stigma and negative perceptions that exist is through normalizing the discussion around personal mental and emotional health. We have all experienced challenges that have affected our mental health or have loved ones who have suffered. There is no shame or negativity in this common human experience.
Express Your Creativity
According to the American Art Therapy Association, art therapy can be used to "explore feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, … reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem." Allowing your mind to create from within helps give your brain a break from stress and live more in the moment.
Take Care of Yourself
Choosing nutritious foods, avoiding excessive caffeine, and incorporating regular exercise benefit both your physical health and mental state. It’s also important to build quiet space into your life to create calm and ease anxiety, stress, and exhaustion. Some ideas include taking a relaxing bath, gliding on a bench or swing under the stars, or lounging on a pile of pillows with a good book.