Take Time To Care For Your Mental Health

Paragon Orthopedics is always happy to help you with your orthopedic needs and our blog addresses other aspects of your health because we care about your overall health.  Today we’re looking into how you feel: your mental health.  Mental health can be ignored and we’d like you to take a moment to check your emotional, psychological, and social well-being.  Here are ten tips from the University of Michigan:

• Value yourself
• Give of your time and talents
• Set realistic goals
• Take care of your body
• Avoid alcohol and drugs
• Alter your routines every once in a while to rejuvenate
• Quiet your mind through prayer, silence, or meditation
• Surround yourself with good people
• Learn how to deal with stress
• Seek help when you need it

Please make sure that not only your body is in good shape, but also your thoughts and feelings.  Read more details about each one of these pointers in this article:
https://uhs.umich.edu/tenthings