National Minority Health Awareness Month

~July is National Minority Health Awareness Month~

Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity. Anyone can experience the challenges of mental illness regardless of their background.

Try these tips to help find the right balance in your life:

1. Value yourself (treat yourself with kindness and respect-avoiding self-criticism)

2. Take care of your body: get enough sleep, exercise, and avoid alcohol and other drugs

3. Surround yourself with good people who make you feel good about yourself

4. Give of yourself: Become a volunteer

5. Adopt positive ways to deal with stress: walk, journal or listen to music

6. Quiet your mind: try meditating, deep breathing or even yoga

7. Set realistic goals: small steps matter too

8. Break up the monotony: Alter your routine- try new things

9. Get help when you need it: Seeking help is a sign of strength- not weakness