Mendable Psychology

For many people the holidays involve celebration centered around meals and baking. Here are some great body positive ways to support friends and family this season.

"If you find yourself having to regularly indulge in consumer self-care, its because you are disconnected from actual self-care, which has very little to do with treating yourself and a whole lot do with parenting yourself"

A friendly reminder, its okay to slow down and rest. In fact, taking some time to not be busy is an important aspect of self-care.

Today is World Mental Health Day. This year, the World Health Organization has chosen to focus on suicide prevention. According to the World Health Organization, every 40 seconds, someone dies by suicide. I challenge you to take 40 seconds, today, and each day, to check in with someone you know. #worldmentalhealthday

Today, see if you can find a moment to check in with yourself. #anxiety Journey to Wellness

Self-care is preventative health care. #SelfCareSunday : instagram.com/holisticallygrace

One of the most effective strategies you can use to reduce stress in your life is taking care of your physical body. In particular, many people find they can d...ramatically reduce feelings of stress by getting more exercise and eating a healthier diet. How much exercise are you getting? If you arent getting much physical activity, you are missing out on an important stress reliever. People who make exercise a priority are more equipped to deal with stressful life circumstances. One reason exercise is so effective is because it helps your body and your mind. Exercise strengthens muscles, making them less prone to tension and pain. Exercise also helps clear your mind, helping you find relief from any anxiety or depression you may experience due to stressful situations in your life. It can be difficult to motivate yourself to exercise at the beginning that is why this weeks audio will help you with that. The audio is located in the Reduce Stress section of the app You can download the app here http://ow.ly/phy250veRVp where there is a lot of free audios. This audio is in the subscriber section Barry

Loving this cartoon from Honey Dill Comics. What mental health all-stars will you incorporate into your long weekend?