Start Your Day Right
" Make Your Mental Health a Priority"
Why is your Mental Health important?
It is a vital part to how we think, feel and act (CDC, 2021).
Our mental health links to our everyday function, happiness, relationships with others and physical health.
It is a vital part to how we think, feel and act (CDC, 2021).
Our mental health links to our everyday function, happiness, relationships with others and physical health.
Mind
Meditation Studies show that practicing meditation promotes increased calmness, physical relaxation, psychological balance, coping with illnesses, and improving overall health and well-being. To learn more: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/meditation-in-depth Elements of Meditation Focused attention Relaxed breathing Quiet Setting Comfortable position Open attitude https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858 |
Body
Nutrition There is a connection between what we eat and how we feel. "You are what you eat". Eat a well-balanced diet, stay hydrated, and practice mindful eating. To learn more: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/d/diet-and-mental-health https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/nutritional-psychiatry-your-brain-on-food-201511168626 Healthy Eating Tips https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/nutrition/eating-well-for-mental-health |
Spirit
Yoga Yoga lowers stress hormones in our bodies and increases feel-good brain chemicals to help decrease anxiety and improve mood. To learn more: https://www.houstonmethodist.org/blog/articles/2021/sep/the-benefits-of-yoga-how-it-boosts-your-mental-health/ https://www.mentalhelp.net/recovery-and-wellness/yoga-for-mental-health/ Yoga for Beginners https://www.insider.com/yoga-for-beginners https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/beginner-yoga |
BOSTON AREA
FREE Meditation, Yoga, and Tai Chi for Veterans in the Boston Area
NATIONAL SERVICES
FREE Mind-Body Therapies Across the Country for Veterans FREE Mindfulness Events, Programs, and Training Videos for Veterans by Veterans FREE Nutrition Services for Veterans
FREE Meditation, Yoga, and Tai Chi for Veterans in the Boston Area
- Ompractice offer unlimited live yoga, tai-chi, and meditation classes to veterans receiving care at VA Boston. https://app.ompractice.com/memberships/va-boston-healthcare-system-veterans-access-free
- - https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ma--boston/free--events/meditation-class/
- - http://www.collaborate.vet/calendar
NATIONAL SERVICES
FREE Mind-Body Therapies Across the Country for Veterans FREE Mindfulness Events, Programs, and Training Videos for Veterans by Veterans FREE Nutrition Services for Veterans
FREE Mental Health Organization for Veterans ( Two-week Intensive Clinical Program in Boston) ( Treatment is individually tailored and not time-limited) ( Advocate, educate and support to all individuals and
families affected by mental illness. Various programs, public awareness events and activities.) ( -Recovery + Resiliency and Elements programs: virtual self-guided 28-day program that is science-based
wellness.
-Free mental wellness supplements to Veterans.
-Gym sponsorships to Veterans.
-Mission 22 Partner Programs: provide various services range from crisis support and service animals to
financial assistance and outdoor therapy.) ( Free mental health counseling and outreach, free online communities and peer support, and referral
programs.) ( Free counseling and various treatment services) ( -Warrior Care Network: two- to three-week intensive outpatient program.
-Project Odyssey: 12-week mental health program of adventure-based learning.
-Wounded Warrior Project Talk: A weekly nonclinical telephonic emotional support and goal-setting program.)
FREE Mental Health Services for Service Members and Their Families ( Various services and programs)
families affected by mental illness. Various programs, public awareness events and activities.) ( -Recovery + Resiliency and Elements programs: virtual self-guided 28-day program that is science-based
wellness.
-Free mental wellness supplements to Veterans.
-Gym sponsorships to Veterans.
-Mission 22 Partner Programs: provide various services range from crisis support and service animals to
financial assistance and outdoor therapy.) ( Free mental health counseling and outreach, free online communities and peer support, and referral
programs.) ( Free counseling and various treatment services) ( -Warrior Care Network: two- to three-week intensive outpatient program.
-Project Odyssey: 12-week mental health program of adventure-based learning.
-Wounded Warrior Project Talk: A weekly nonclinical telephonic emotional support and goal-setting program.)
FREE Mental Health Services for Service Members and Their Families ( Various services and programs)