While she talks a lot about physical health, she also speaks openly about the importance of mental health.
Shes an ambassador forNAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)and a strong advocate for mental health.
She makes it clear that while herOCDanddepressionwere treated, she doesnt consider her journey with mental health over.
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But the truth is, no one is mentally healthy all the time.
Everyone struggles to deal with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors at some point.
Mental health is a continuum.
And on any given day where you fall on the spectrum shifts a little.
Some factors of your mental health you could controllike how much time you put into self-care.
Other factors you cant controllike your genetics.
Buildingmental strengthcan improve your mental health and even prevent some mental health problems.
But big mental muscles dont guarantee you wont ever develop a mental illness.
Depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses arent a sign of weakness.
Most mental illnesses are treatable but getting treatment requires us to be brave enough to say we need help.
If youre having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:988.
The hotline provides help to callers over the phone and via chat services.
If you are a veteran, there’s a text service available for you.
Send a text message to 838255 orvisit the websiteto chat.
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