Mental health is important at every stage of life. In 2019-2020, 20.78% of adults in the U.S. were experiencing a mental illness.
Here are some ways to cope with mental health issues:
- Exercise regularly
- Eat healthy meals and stay hydrated
- Make sleep a priority
- Try a relaxing activity
- Set goals and priorities
- Practice gratitude
- Focus on positivity
- Stay connected
If you’re looking for support, you can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 800-662-HELP (4357) to locate treatment facilities or providers.
If you’re looking for ways to support someone with a mental health problem, you can try:
- Listening without making judgments
- Asking what would help them
- Reassuring them
- Avoiding confrontation
- Asking if there is someone they would like you to contact
- Offering encouragement and prayers