Health Support Services: A Path to Mental Wellness
Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. It shapes how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is integral to living a healthy, balanced life, and comprehensive health support services play a crucial role in fostering this balance.
According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five Americans experience mental health issues, affecting over 40 million adults annually. By integrating health support services into mental wellness strategies, individuals can receive the guidance and care needed to thrive.
When it comes to mental health there is no magic solution or quick fix. Personal intention and consistent practice of daily interventions are vital to realizing the benefits of positive mental health. Physical health and mental health are inextricably linked, and we cannot treat them as separate when we talk about wellness.
The Importance of Health Support Services for Mental Health
Emotional and mental health are essential components of overall wellness. They influence thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, driving productivity and effectiveness in work, school, caregiving, and beyond. Comprehensive health support services prioritize emotional health and well-being, empowering individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Mental health challenges are not always apparent, but recognizing early warning signs can make a significant difference. Common signs include:
- A change in eating habits
- Being more reclusive or pulling away
- A noticeable reduction in energy levels
- Severe mood swings
- Feeling persistent despair
- Being unable to perform daily tasks with ease
When these signs arise, turning to health support services can provide the resources and interventions needed to improve mental wellness.
How to Care for Your Mental Health with Health Support Services
Maintaining good mental health requires intentional lifestyle changes and access to reliable health support services. Genuine self-care begins with addressing underlying mental health issues and fostering positive narratives about personal worth and capabilities.
Simple ways to care for your mental health include:
- Talking about your feelings and emotions.
- Connecting with others
- Eating a nutritious diet
- Making time for self-care
- Staying physically active
- Sleeping well
- Practicing gratitude
Caring for your mental health doesn’t have to be complicated. By making use of health support services and integrating small changes into your daily routine, you can experience lasting improvements in emotional health and resilience.
It’s important to remember that building healthier routines doesn’t happen overnight. In fact, it can take years of therapy, self-care and healthy habits to learn how to take care of yourself in a way that works for you. Leading a healthy and happy life requires a deep understanding of yourself that can take time and patience to figure out where you are and what needs to change for the positive.
Better Mental Health
Investing in health support services offers numerous benefits, such as:
- Improved moods
- Clearer thinking
- Reduced risk of depression
- A greater sense of calm and inner peace
- Better sleep
- Increased energy
- Stronger resilience
- Increased self-awareness
- Improved relationships
At Unite Health Share Ministries (UHSM), we emphasize the importance of integrating health support services to address the mind, body, and spirit. A holistic approach ensures that all aspects of health are nurtured for optimal well-being.
Traditional medicine often puts its focus on treating an illness, including mental illness, solely from a physical perspective. Because of the interconnectedness of the body as a whole, the most successful healing approaches are those that address the physical, psychological and spiritual health. Strengthening all aspects of the body leads to positive change, healing and growth.
“Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.” – Proverbs 12:25
Mental Health Mondays: Empowering Wellness Through Support
Every Monday, UHSM presents Mental Health Mondays with Brittney Moses, a mental health advocate and author dedicated to integrating faith, culture, and wellness. This series provides actionable tips and motivational advice to promote emotional balance and mental wellness.
Each week Brittney will share with us a tip, motivational advice or spiritual tidbit to help us cultivate and maintain a healthy emotional balance. We will be sharing across social media to break the stigma around mental health and provide our members and wellness community with resources and tips for overall health.
In this Mental Health Monday series, you will learn:
- Simple tips for self-care
- Prayer and mindfulness
- Express gratitude
- Practice spirituality
- Practice acts of kindness
By partnering with health support services like Mental Health Mondays, UHSM is committed to breaking the stigma around mental health and providing valuable resources for its community.
UHSM Perks: Supporting Holistic Health and Wellness
In addition to this series, UHSM offers our members perks to improve their physical, spiritual and mental health. When you sign up with one of our health share plans you get perks such as a free membership with our amazing partners to integrate a wholistic wellness approach.
Membership Perks:
- Noom – Their mission is to bring an end to dieting and, instead, help its users create life-long results.
- Fitbod – An app for specialized workouts and planning.
- Pray.com – #1 app for prayer. New content added daily including Prayers, bible dramas, audio stories and more.
Make sure you are following us on social media and join UHSM as we partner up each week with Brittney as she shares with us free tips, tricks and meaningful additions to your day. It’s another way that #WeShare perks, community and love with our members.
Take the First Step with Health Support Services
Your journey to better mental health begins with prioritizing self-care and seeking support when needed. Health support services can provide the tools and guidance necessary for lasting emotional and physical well-being.
Visit WeShare.org to learn more about UHSM’s health support services, explore our health share plans, and connect with our team. Let us help you take the next step toward a healthier, more balanced life.
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