Realize there are no quick fixes regarding mental illness
Trust yourself
Believe in yourself
Understand that living a happy and healthy lifestyle may be a lifetime commitment, but not life consuming
Steps to Find Wellness
Evaluate all reasons that can be causing your mental unwellness
Obtain information regarding all treatment plans that may potentially be beneficial to you
Acknowledge that more than one treatment plan may be needed
Research all pros and cons of a treatment plan
Advocate for yourself
Take charge of your treatment plan
Beginning Your Wellness Journey
Discover what is right for you
Develop a self-care plan for yourself
Find your balance
Allow for setbacks
Accept wellness takes time
Keep moving forward no matter how har
Support your achievements no matter how small they may feel
Explore, Learn and Practice Different Wellness Techniques
Mindfulness
Mediation
Relaxation
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Yoga
Dietary adjustments if needed
Breathing techniques
Exercise
Walk/run/bike ride
Listen to music
Hobby
Write/read
Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs
Quit smoking
Restrict caffeinated beverages
Get enough sleep
Identify triggers
Join a club
Limit technology when possible
Use a journal to help you track your mental health
Determine if your treatment program is making your mental health better or worse
Be conscious of what is right for you
Sources Used:
National Library of Medicine, Chand SP, Kuckel DP, Huecker MR. Cognitive Behavior Therapy. [Updated 2023 May 23]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470241/, accessed November 18, 2025.
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