Matters of the Mind
Caring For Your Mind This Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to honor the importance of caring for our minds. Last year during Mental Health Awareness Month, I shared a series of statistics highlighting the impact of mental illness on the US population and resources for mental health support. This year, I want to focus on a some of the simple ways you can cultivate mental wellness.
Our mental health exists on a spectrum that fluctuates over time. Our place on that spectrum can shift depending on the day, our personal experiences, our internal state, and the world around us. It's natural, it's human, and it's nothing to be ashamed of.
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The World We Live In Is Stressful, And That Affects Us
You are not alone in anything you are feeling – good, bad, or in between. We're living through a period of intense social, political, and economic change. From news headlines to high cost of living, from workplace shifts to personal uncertainties, life’s collective stressors can take a serious toll on how we feel, think, and function.
Mental health isn't just about what's going on inside our heads, it's also about how the outside world interacts with our nervous system. Chronic stress, information overload, and societal pressures can quietly wear us down. Recognizing these influences is the first step in regaining our power.
Everyday Ways to Support Your Mental Health
The good news? There are things you can do regularly to protect and nourish your mental wellbeing. Here are some healthy, sustainable coping strategies:
Move your body regularly. Exercise is critical—it boosts mood and confidence, lowers anxiety, and helps manage stress.
Create a mindful morning or evening ritual. Whether it’s journaling, stretching, or sipping tea in silence, having “you time” matters to center yourself and reclaim your power.
Set digital boundaries. Limit doom-scrolling and curate your social media feed to uplift, not deplete, you.
Connect with others. Loneliness increases stress. Check in with a friend, join a class (like Monday Night Bootcamps), or simply say hi to a neighbor.
Fuel your body well. Balanced nutrition supports brain function and emotional stability.
Seek support when you need it. Therapy, coaching, or even a conversation with someone you trust can make a difference.
You Have More Power Than You Think
No matter where you are on your mental health journey, remember: you are not broken, and you are not alone. You are the author of your reality and small choices add up. You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to keep going.
Mental wellness is not a destination, it’s a practice. And on the hard days? It’s okay to not be okay. Give yourself the grace you’d give a friend. Your mental health matters, and so do you.
