Staying healthy in mind, body and spirit is a must as we pursue our financial goals. Drawing upon emotional reserve helps get through crisis, big or small.
The Covid - 19 virus has disproportionately burdened African Americans, Latinx and the poor with higher hospitalizations, mortality, and unemployment rates than white individuals.
To help with a sense of well being the following activities are strongly recommended:
If a constant state of feeling overwhelmed or heightened anxiety persists, seeking medical attention is appropiate. Don’t go it alone. The following free resources are provided to help:
The Covid - 19 virus has disproportionately burdened African Americans, Latinx and the poor with higher hospitalizations, mortality, and unemployment rates than white individuals.
To help with a sense of well being the following activities are strongly recommended:
- Physical exercise like walking, swimming or dancing . Choosing more fruits and vegetables, drinking plenty of water, and getting enough sleep.
- Meditation, mindfulness and/or prayer. Relaxation and prayer exercises can improve your state of mind and outlook on life.
- Limit alcohol use and avoiding illicit drugs- medications not prescribed by a licensed provider. People sometimes use alcohol and other drugs to “self-heal” but, alcohol and illicit drugs only aggravate the problem.
- Volunteer to spend your time and energy helping others. Volunteering is rewarding and may make you feel better knowing your helping someone else in need - and it's a great way to meet new people, remotely of course!
If a constant state of feeling overwhelmed or heightened anxiety persists, seeking medical attention is appropiate. Don’t go it alone. The following free resources are provided to help:
- SAMSHA’s national helpline : 1-800-662.HELP (4357) This is a free, 24/7, 365 days confidential treatment referral and information service in English and Spanish for individuals facing mental health or substance use disorders.
- BH Link : a local resource providing information on where to get help: (401) 414.LINK (5465)
