Self Care for Children, Teens and Adults

Updated: Oct 11, 2021

Mental health doesn‘t discriminate. We all have mental health, which includes our emotional, psychological and social well being. It is important we take care of our mental health because it affects how we think, feel and act. One way to do this is through self care. Self care means taking care of ourselves so we can be ready to learn at school, do our job right, parent our children, help and care for others and do the things we want to accomplish while feeling good.

Yes, even children and teens should practice self care. A lot of children and teens are dealing with added stress and changes in routine and structure. Think about it, if you were worried about whether there would be food when you got home from school or the fight your parents had this morning about the bills, would you be able to focus on your math test? Would you be able to focus during virtual learning if you needed special accommodations that weren’t being met since you aren’t at school in person? We must support our youth, especially during these challenging times. Here are some tips and resources listed below to get started.

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As adults, we must lead by example. How can you care for others if you can’t care for yourself? It is crucial we engage in self care, but where do you begin? It starts with awareness. See below for some reflective questions to ask yourself.

Depending on which area(s) you think you need to make modifications is where you should begin. Below is an example of how I engaged in self care this weekend. I engaged in some meditation, lit some candles, wrote in my journal, made a smoothie, painted my nails and had game night with my fiancé.