These top 3 mental health health tips for women may surprise you. Staying in good mental health starts with good physical health. As women we can be pulled in so many different directions. From family, to work, to friends, homes, SOs, our to-do list can seem never-ending. So how do you stay on top of things and still nourish your mental health? We’ve gathered our top tips from our therapists to bring you our Women’s Mental Health Guide. These top 3 mental health tips for women are meant to be a foundation for supporting mental health.
- Eat right – Eating a healthy die low in sugar, simple carbohydrates, and caffeine can fend off those highs and lows mentally and physically. If you’re grabbing that chocolate bar or hand full of pretzels, they may stave off the hunger and give you a boost for a few minutes, but then your blood sugar drops fast, you’ll feel energy depleted and your brain will be glucose lacking. Caffeine can have the same effect on our energy spurts and emotions. For good body, brain, and hormone function, eat a balanced diet with snacks of whole grains, fruits, and proteins. Especially if you’re a new mom it can be tempting to lose weight fast. This is not only detrimental to your energy level but mental and hormonal processes as well.
- Get healthy exercise – Getting in a routine of 3-4 sessions of exercise at least thirty minutes each week helps our bodies stay strong, hearts in shape, and gives our minds a break. Join a gym with a kid sitting option or 24-hr fitness option to get your exercise in. Or strap the baby on or in a stroller and get out and walk, hike, or run!
- Get adequate sleep – When we’re not sleeping well not only do we suffer physically, but mentally, and emotionally. If you’re a new mom and nights are challenging, try taking naps when your baby does. Or adjust your nighttime schedule so you’re getting at least four hours of sleep in a session. No one’s judging if you’re going to sleep at eight o’clock or earlier!
To continue in your journey to stay mentally healthy you can build upon this foundation. Follow our blog and subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly Mental Boost E-Newsletter delivered directly to your email. With this signup you’ll get our Top 8 Women’s Mental Health Guide along with a printable checklist to hang on your mirror to help you keep your mental and physical health top of mind. Subscribe here to get the download.
We want to support you in ways that best meet your needs. If you want additional consultation call River Root at 330-595-4563 or schedule a consultation here.
In health,
Danielle Older, MSW, LISW-S, CCTP
Danielle is one of our maternal mental health therapists and the founder of River Root Counseling. Her therapeutic style is individual, evidence-based, and unique to best serve each individual client. Danielle will work with you, at your pace, cheering you on and empowering you as you accomplish your therapeutic goals. Danielle values the therapeutic relationship and works to make each session beneficial and helpful for her clients. Danielle is a mother herself and understands the roller coaster that parenting, and motherhood, can sometimes feel like.
Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation (Ohio) – I.2002068-SUPV
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Bachelor’s of Social Work – University of Akron
Master’s in Social Work – Edinboro University of Pennsylvania