Mental Health Matters

Mental health—how you think, feel and act—can change over time due to factors like workload, stress, and work-life balance.
Although the past year has been challenging, the mental burden of the pandemic has enabled more transparency and empathy around mental health. Mental health is important year-round, so here are some strategies to help you thrive:

Find the positive.
It is natural to go through a grieving process after the loss of a relationship, job or loved one. Remember the good times and focus on what makes you happy.

Create healthy routines.
Healthy routines include eating a nutrition-rich diet, exercising, and getting enough sleep. It is OK if your routine is not the same every day. Start with small changes.

Own your feelings.
It can be easy to get caught up in emotions as you are feeling them. Taking the time to identify what you are feeling can help you better cope with challenging situations.

Connect with others.
Connections help enrich your life and power you through the tough times. Whether in person or virtually, connect with and lean on your support group.

If you are struggling with your mental health during the pandemic, you are not alone. If you have concerns about your mental health, please contact a mental health professional.