EAP 119: Mental Health Month - Do You Have the Tools to Thrive?

Our topic on this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast is mental health during this quarantine season. As you may know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and mental health is a key component to your whole-body wellness. In these difficult and different times, it is all the more important to be conscious of your mental health and reach out if you feel you need help. The Mental Health Association of America specifically recommends keeping these aspects of your life in mind this month: • Connecting with others • Creating healthy routines • Finding the positive after loss • Eliminating toxic influences • Owning your feelings • Supporting others Kimi specifically talks about connecting with and supporting others on this episode as we are all living through big adjustments to the norm. Everyone needs to have community and interaction with others, and even though those interactions might look different during this time, they are still just as important as ever. It is crucial to prioritize these conversations on whatever platform is available to you and keep in touch with others so you are able to pick right back up where you left off once we are able to meet up face-to-face again. Be open and honest with those around you about what you need and how you need to communicate right now. And don’t hesitate to reach out for additional help through the resources below. Topics Covered in this Episode: • Coronavirus • Mental Health • Self-Awareness • Quarantine Self-Care Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Free and confidential support for people in distress, 24/7. National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Treatment referral and information, 24/7. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml https://www.samhsa.gov https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-month