Symptoms of a Drug Prescription HOT TOPICS Life Events and Mental Health BY NIKKI AND ANNE HEART ♥ November 12, 2024 The following highlights basic information. Life events can have a very significant impact on mental health These events can include:RelationshipFinancial circumstancesUnemploymentDrug or alcohol abuseFamily or friend problemsTraumaAbuseLegal issuesMoving to a new homeChange or loss of a jobSwitching schoolsDeath of a close personDivorceIllnessRetirement Even if the event is short-term, it can still have a major impact on your mental health, including: DepressionAnxietyStressPTSD Self-care can help cope with life events Practice MindfulnessMeditateExerciseLive in the momentEat healthyGet restLimit alcohol and recreational drug use Additional Tip SheetsRead more → Related Posts How Self-Care Can Help Your Mental Health Reaching Out for Help Stress and Anxiety Awareness Learn more ♥ Live healthier