| 1. |
Can you adapt to change? Being flexible helps when situations
in life change. |
| 2. |
Use it or lose it: Keep your mind and body active. |
| 3. |
Use caution when taking over-the-counter medicaitons that suppress
your mind, such as tranquilizers and sleeping aids. |
| 4. |
Keep appointments with your family physician on a regular basis.
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| 5. |
Do you have goals? Making goals and reaching toward them will help
you remain positive about your life. |
| 6. |
Do you consider yourself a positive person? This attitude is important
to good mental health. |
| 7. |
How's your funny bone? Laughter can help. |
| 8. |
Exercise, eat right, and get enough sleep each night. |
| 9. |
Don't isolate yourself if you can help it. For some, isolation and
mental illness go hand-in- hand. |
| 10. |
Supportive relationships are important for good mental health. Build
on your positive relationships as much as possible. |
| 11. |
Mental illness is treatable. Know the symptoms. |
| 12. |
Understand that treatment is available. Know
where to get help when needed. |
| 13. |
There's a community
mental health provider near you. Iidentify it before you need
it. |
| 14. |
Do you know how to refer someone for help? Prepare yourself before
you need to act. |
| 15. |
Know where to go to get advice. |
| 16. |
Understand that if you seek help, you have rights. Know your rights
as a consumer of mental health services. |
