The Art of Self Care: Patients and Caregivers Bergina Isbell, MD, MHS Raylene Hesselberg, LICSW Aisha Bailey, BA Behavioral Health Unity Health Care Washington, DC

Getting Help Reach out Family Friends Other Talk to a health professional Primary care doctor Psychiatrist Therapist Develop a plan Maintenance Crisis

Take care of Yourself Quality time with yourself Take a bubble bath Read a book or positive writings Eat a well-balanced diet Pray/meditate See a Therapist Experience Nature/Weather Listen to music Watch a movie Dial a positive friend Journal Volunteer Express yourself in a healthy way Take care of your physical health Sleep Exercise Think positively Connect to your community Create a special box

Take care of Yourself Create a Special box Laughter box Comfort box Memory box

Children of Parents with Mental Illness: How Parents can help their children Talk about it Take care of your physical health Limit exposure to news media Engage in relaxing activities Do something positive Communicate with children Acknowledge worries Normalize feelings Maintain routines Seek help

Mental Health Resources Mental Health America (MHA) National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline TALK (8255) (Spanish)

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