How to care for yourself while practicing physical distancing

• Eat Healthfully - To keep your body in top working order
• Exercise - Workout at home or take a solo jog around the neighborhood
• Practice Relaxation Therapy - Voluntarily tensing and relaxing muscle groups can help you relax voluntarily when feeling overwhelmed or anxious.
• Let light in - Increased exposure to light can improve symptoms of depression. Open the shades and let more sunlight.
• Be kind to yourself - Treat yourself with the same compassion you would a friend.
• Monitor media consumption - Balance media consumption with other activities you enjoy.
• Stay connected - Stay connected to loved ones with phone calls, text messages, video chats, and social media.

Learn more at MHFA.org

*Information provided in the mental Health First Aid curriculum
*Mental Health First Aid is managed, operated, and disseminated by the National Council for Behavioral Health.