{"id":3832,"date":"2025-12-19T14:39:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T19:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/psych\/epi-nc\/?page_id=3832"},"modified":"2026-04-17T15:50:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T19:50:18","slug":"health-and-wellness-for-caregivers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/psych\/epi-nc\/for-caregivers\/health-and-wellness-for-caregivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Health and Wellness for Caregivers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"bs-callout-default\">\n<div class=\"bs-callout bs-callout-default\">\n<h2>Recovery Beyond Mental Health<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>People experiencing psychosis often face challenges with motivation, sleep, physical activity, medication side effects, or nicotine use\u2014and families can experience these, too. Addressing these areas together can support healing for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Below\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0find information and resources that explore how physical, mental, and social well-being work together to support overall health.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Health and Wellness Resources<\/h2>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group yourcustomclass oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-0\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"true\" \n                href=\"#details-0-0\">\n                Staying Active            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p>Physical activity supports both\u00a0mind\u00a0and body. Moving with family, friends, or peers can boost mood, increase energy, strengthen social connections, and foster a sense of shared purpose while encouraging healthy routines.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW54981437 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/physical-activity-basics\/benefits\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW54981437 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54981437 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Benefits of Physical Activity | Physical Activity Basics | CDC<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW54981437 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW141903794 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/fitness\/fitness-basics\/why-is-physical-activity-so-important-for-health-and-wellbeing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW141903794 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141903794 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Why Is Physical Activity So Important for Health and Well-Being? | American Heart Association<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW141903794 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-1\">\n                Feuling Your Body            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p>A diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods can boost energy,\u00a0enhance\u00a0focus, and\u00a0promote\u00a0overall well-being while lowering the risk of chronic health conditions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/16037-mediterranean-diet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mediterranean Diet: Food List &amp; Meal Plan<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myplate.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MyPlate<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-2\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-2\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-2\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-2\">\n                Mindfulness            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p>Mindfulness helps us stay present and manage everyday stress. By noticing thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without judgment, we can increase calm, improve focus, and support overall well-being. With regular practice, mindfulness can become a natural part of daily life.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militaryonesource.mil\/resources\/mobile-apps\/breathe2relax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breathe2Relax App<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/med.stanford.edu\/healthlibrary\/books-resources\/mindfulness-meditation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mindfulness + Meditation Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-3\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-3\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-3\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-3\">\n                Restful Sleep            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p>Sleep helps your body and brain work at their best. Writing down worries before bed, limiting\u00a0screen time to an hour before sleep, and\u00a0maintaining\u00a0a regular sleep-wake routine can help you feel rested, focused, and balanced.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurology\/divisions\/sleep-1\/frequently-asked-questions\/sleep-hygiene-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNC Sleep Hygiene Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/sleep-hygiene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleep Hygiene<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-4\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-4\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-4\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-4\">\n                Quitting Nicotine            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p>Quitting smoking or vaping is tough, but you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0have to do it alone. Health coaches, therapists, and healthcare providers can help you\u00a0discover the most effective\u00a0strategies\u00a0to\u00a0support your journey to a healthier life.\u00a0Here are two resources that may also help:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/join.exprogram.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Outsmart Nicotine<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smokefree.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SmokeFree.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-5\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-5\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-5\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-5\">\n                The Power of Connection            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p>Strong social connections are vital to health and recovery. Feeling supported and understood helps reduce stress, lift mood, and\u00a0maintain\u00a0healthy routines. Even small moments of connection with family, friends, peers, or community can strengthen resilience and overall well-being.\u00a0Here are resources that dive deeper into the importance of connection:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/social-connectedness\/about\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social Connection &#8211; CDC<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mhanational.org\/resources\/connect-with-others\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connecting with Others &#8211; MHA<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recovery Beyond Mental Health People experiencing psychosis often face challenges with motivation, sleep, physical activity, medication side effects, or nicotine use\u2014and families can experience these, too. Addressing these areas together can support healing for everyone. Below\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0find information and resources that explore how physical, mental, and social well-being work together to support overall health. &nbsp; Health &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/psych\/epi-nc\/for-caregivers\/health-and-wellness-for-caregivers\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Health and Wellness for Caregivers\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":119894,"featured_media":0,"parent":3801,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"layout":"","cellInformation":"","apiCallInformation":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-3832","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","odd"],"acf":[],"_links_to":[],"_links_to_target":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/psych\/epi-nc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3832","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/psych\/epi-nc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/psych\/epi-nc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/psych\/epi-nc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/119894"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/psych\/epi-nc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3832"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/psych\/epi-nc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3832\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4282,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/psych\/epi-nc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3832\/revisions\/4282"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/psych\/epi-nc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3801"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/psych\/epi-nc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3832"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}