What is mental health?
Mental health is a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community", according to the World Health Organization.
1. Outside sources contacting mental health providers.
Tips for enhancing your mental health
https://www.mhanational.org/31-tips-boost-your-mental-health
Mental health provider search tools
Therapist search tool (Columbia):
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sc/columbia
Psychiatrist search tool (Columbia):
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/psychiatrists/sc/columbia
Teletherapy search tool (Columbia):
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling/sc/columbia
BetterHelp
2. Importance of Time-Management
a. Pomodoro Technique
b. Simplicity is key to action, complexity creates procrastination. I love this simple time management tool because it guides you to prioritize your to-dos for the day in a few steps.
Create different lists and follow the 1 big, 3 medium, and 5 small tasks rule to get more organized with your time and what you want to get done with it. When you group and prioritize tasks it’s easier to get started and get more done.
c. Spark- email organizer
3. Tips to Boost Productivity
How music impacts productivity. Free@Will Software app
4. Breathing exercises for stress reduction.
Stress-management tools. Blog sites, YouTube videos.
5. Apps
Calm
Headspace
Serenity
6. How diet can improve your mental health.
7. How exercise improves mental and emotional health.
8. Be Proud Notes
Its important to not only to list what you need to do in your day, but what you have done. That is why it can be beneficial to keep a log of the things you've done in the day. From school assignments, to working out. Logging what you've completed throughout the day serves as a tangible record of all that you've accomplished within one day to serve as a record of all that you can be proud of or be grateful for in your day. This can be done on a sticky note in your agenda, or a note sheet on your laptop or phone.
Tips for enhancing your mental health
https://www.mhanational.org/31-tips-boost-your-mental-health
Mental health provider search tools
Therapist search tool (Columbia):
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sc/columbia
Psychiatrist search tool (Columbia):
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/psychiatrists/sc/columbia
Teletherapy search tool (Columbia):
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling/sc/columbia
BetterHelp
- Has an app and online service
- Allows you to search for a therapist that best fits you and your needs
- Allows you to message and keep in touch with your therapist outside just live meeting sessions
- Costs $40/month, but you can apply for financial aid (not covered by insurance)
2. Importance of Time-Management
a. Pomodoro Technique
b. Simplicity is key to action, complexity creates procrastination. I love this simple time management tool because it guides you to prioritize your to-dos for the day in a few steps.
Create different lists and follow the 1 big, 3 medium, and 5 small tasks rule to get more organized with your time and what you want to get done with it. When you group and prioritize tasks it’s easier to get started and get more done.
c. Spark- email organizer
3. Tips to Boost Productivity
How music impacts productivity. Free@Will Software app
4. Breathing exercises for stress reduction.
Stress-management tools. Blog sites, YouTube videos.
5. Apps
Calm
Headspace
Serenity
6. How diet can improve your mental health.
7. How exercise improves mental and emotional health.
8. Be Proud Notes
Its important to not only to list what you need to do in your day, but what you have done. That is why it can be beneficial to keep a log of the things you've done in the day. From school assignments, to working out. Logging what you've completed throughout the day serves as a tangible record of all that you've accomplished within one day to serve as a record of all that you can be proud of or be grateful for in your day. This can be done on a sticky note in your agenda, or a note sheet on your laptop or phone.