The Office on Women’s Health (OWH) sent this bulletin at 05/14/2015 01:00 PM EDT
A healthy body and mind go together.
Your mental health
matters! Good mental health helps us enjoy life and cope with problems. This
National Women’s Health Week, pledge to take care of your mind just as you take care of your body.
Use these tips for better
mental health:
Aim for 7–8 hours of
sleep each night. Your body needs time to rest and heal.
Take time to do something
you enjoy, like reading or listening to music.
Reach out to friends and
family for help when you need it.
Relieve stress and boost
your mood with regular exercise.
Volunteer! Helping others
makes you feel good.
Write down how you’re
feeling in a journal.
Try yoga or meditation.
If you feel like a mental
health problem is keeping you from enjoying life, help is available. To learn more about making your
health #1 for National Women’s Health Week, visit www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw.