DID YOU KNOW THE Y IS MEDICINE?
At the Y, we focus on healthy living in mind, body and spirit, which includes mental health. So what is mental health?
Mental health is how we THINK, FEEL, & ACT. In other words, how we are! What can the Y do to help your mental health?
- Every time you work out, your body releases chemicals that help increase happiness and reduce stress.
- Every time you get to know someone at the Y, you are boosting your sense of connection.
- Giving back to the community increases a sense of purpose.
- And so much more!
TAKE TIME FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA has shared countless resources to help us all better understand and manage how we think, feel, and act. This month, we encourage you to start small with the following resources:
Topic 1: Defining Mental Health
Put the Skills to Work
Topic 2: Taking Care of Yourself
Put the Skills to Work
Emotion Identification
Put the Skills to Work
Topic 3: Building Resiliency
Green Light! Red Light! Put the Skills to Work
Topic 4: Growth Mindset
Put the Skills to Work
Topic 5: Community of Care
Put the Skills to Work
Topic 6: Five Signs of Suffering
5 SIGNS OF SUFFERING YOUR SUPPORT CIRCLE
Topic 7: Trauma-Informed Care
GUIDING PRINCIPLES WINDOW OF TOLERANCE PROBLEM SOLVING PLAN
Topic 8: Chain Analysis
PUT THE SKILLS TO WORK