By Mary Etta Tubbs, B.A.
Pathways, Inc.
This article is not intended to diagnose, only to provide education to increase public awareness and sensitivity.
Tip No. 1: Let go of baggage from the past; things you cannot change.
Tip No. 2: Recognize your own self-worth and dignity.
Tip No. 3: Participate in support groups, depending upon your need.
Tip No. 4: Take time for self-renewal (meditation, relaxation, creative pursuits, etc.).
Tip No. 5: Maintain healthy eating habits.
Tip No. 6: Plan ahead and practice responses so you can be proactive, instead of reactive.
Tip No. 7: Create a comfortable environment.
Tip No. 8: Dress comfortable and appropriately.
Tip No. 9: Get adequate rest.
Tip No. 10: Don’t insist on perfection. Having high standards doesn’t mean perfection.
Next week: More Tips to Achieve Good Mental Health (Source: Department of Mental Health/Well-Being
Pathways, Inc. is a family mental health clinic that provides relationship, individual & family counseling, psycho-social rehabilitation (PSR), and service coordination. For more information, call 208-878-3350
