Goal of 2024: Boost Your Mental Health
A survey among 2,000+ adults conducted by the American Psychiatric Association found that 75% of Americans plan to make a New Year's resolution to improve their health, with 28% specifically aiming to enhance their mental well-being.
Strategies to boost mental health include to: exercise more (67%), meditate (49%), keep a diary (26%), or see a therapist (35%) or psychiatrist (21%), according to the results of the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) Healthy Minds monthly poll.
“Many see the new year as a time for a new chance, or to try something different, which is great,” said APA President Dr. Petros Levounis. “At the same time, in mental health -- just like physical health -- maintenance and care matter,” Levounis added in an APA news release. +
Other resolutions contributing to better mental health include spirituality (40%), reducing social media use (31%), and exploring nature (6% chose "forest bathing").
“Preserve your healthy routines, maintain your relationships with loved ones and take good care of yourself, as well as the people around you.”
APA leaders emphasize the importance of maintaining mental health year-round, with the new year providing an opportunity to try new strategies.
MORE examples of resolutions include:
Physical fitness (39%)
Finances (34%)
Diet (26%)
Social/relationships (22%)
Traveling (21%)
Hobbies/skill-based (18%)
Organization/decluttering (15%)
Professional/career (13%)
Giving/volunteering (12%)
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Resource of the Month:
Livingredemption.org
Living Redemption.org is a Christian ministry focused on prison reform and rehabilitation. They aim to bring about positive change in the lives of incarcerated individuals and their families through various programs and initiatives.
- Provides support and resources for individuals who are currently incarcerated or have been formerly incarcerated, with the goal of helping them reintegrate into society successfully.
- This can include assistance with finding housing, employment, counseling, and spiritual support.
- Additionally, they seem to advocate for changes in the criminal justice system to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism. This could involve initiatives such as supporting policies for alternative sentencing, access to education and job training within prisons, and addressing systemic issues that contribute to mass incarceration.
- Overall, Living Redemption appears to be dedicated to offering holistic support to individuals affected by incarceration, with a focus on redemption, restoration, and reintegration into society.
- The founder of Living Redemption, Maurice Winley, said: “I was once a young man who was lost. I was once a young man who was part of the problem, now I am part of the solution. I believe that young people, they are faced with overwhelming odds, but it is going to take love to peel back that pain. And so through this opportunity to bring comprehensive services to these young people, we are so grateful for this opportunity to be able to bring hope, peace and love to these young people and at the same time partner with creating a sustainable pathway for them to thrive and live in their own communities.”
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