Newsletter | March 2024
Aguilar, Isaiah
Ahmen, Ali
Alam, Shyaan
Allahbi, Anwar
Anderson, Ebbonasia
Bah, Fatoumata
Bennett, London
Brown, Tahli
Castillo, Raudy
Cordero, Joseph
Delmonte, Julious
Espinal, Dariel
Fabian, Natalie
Garcia Rivas, Dionis
Garcia, Jasmin Celeste
Guiot, Aiden
Harrison, Dante
Jennings, Kayleen
Ledward, Maricela
Lewis, Antoine
Luna, Marielis
Mack, Danaisha
McCoy, Davae
Melendez, Kianeris
Neri, Fabian
Niack, Aicha
Patterson, Da'jah
Ramos, Jonathan
Raymond, Chyanne
Rodriguez, Daisy
Rojas, Stephanie
Russell, Elisjsha
Soler, Ky-ahna
Thomas, Isaiah
Thompson, Shemar
Tomoney, Tahshawn
Williams,Brianna
Williams, Neveah
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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