Health and Wellness for Individuals
Recovery Beyond Mental Health
Incorporating physical health and wellness into mental health treatment can further boost your recovery. People experiencing psychosis often have challenges related to motivation, sleep, low movement, medication side effects, and nicotine use. We think addressing these challenges alongside your treatment for mental health is important for your most full recovery and feeling your best!
Health and Wellness Resources
Even small amounts of physical activity can be helpful for preventing disease and improving mood. Being active for short periods of time, such as 10 to 15 minutes at a time, throughout the day can add up and have big health benefits.
A healthy diet is good for your body and brain! Try to eat a well-balanced diet. Introduce more vegetables and fruits. Fresh, frozen, or canned are all great choices! Try to avoid prepackaged and processed foods. Drinking a glass of water every couple of hours is a healthy habit to get in to. Go to MyPlate for help planning healthy meals.
Life comes with ups and downs. Mindfulness and positive thinking can really help you manage the stressors that all of us experience every day. Practicing being thankful can make you feel more positive and peaceful. If you do it often enough, it can become a healthy habit!
Healthy sleep is important for your body and brain to work at their best. If you have things on your mind that are keeping you awake, try writing them down before bed. Put your phone down and stop looking at screens for at least an hour before bedtime. Sleeping at night and being awake in the day is important for us to be at our best.
Quitting smoking or vaping is tough, but you don’t have to do it alone. Health coaches, therapists, and healthcare providers can help you discover the most effective strategies to support your journey to a healthier life.