• When depression strikes, the last thing many of us want is to be around people—especially those we love. But we've got to fight the urge, reach out to our friends and family, and forge connection. Isolation is not the solution; it is the food that feeds the problem. So make that coffee date, send that text, say hello to your neighbor. Even the smallest acts of connection can make the biggest difference.
• When we're young, we're taught to treat others the way we'd like to be treated. When we grow up, we must learn to treat ourselves as well as we do others. Nurturing ourselves is necessary to keep us at out best. Whether your mental health wellness routine is journaling, taking a bath, going on a hike, slathering yourself in hemp-extract salve, or anything in between, make certain that you are making time to do things just for yourself.
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