What is Mental Health?
Health is a state of well-being; we could see it only as physical health; However, health can also be our social and mental well-being. Health is not just about taking care of ourselves when we are sick, but about taking preventive measures to not be well
Mental health affects how we think, feel and act. Our mental health will affect and determine other parts of our life, including our physical and social areas of our life. How we respond to our problems can determine how we manage our mental health problems.
We All Have Mental Health
How to Talk to You Children
Tips for Improving Physical Health
Eat nutritious foods and balance meals you can enjoy
Exercise and stay active
Supports reducing downtime (e.g. talking on the phone, using virtual headsets, playing video games, etc.)
Sleep and rest!
Tips for Improving Mental Health
Stay connected with friends and family
Help others
Get involved in events or activities.
Limit social media use (excessive use is linked to anxiety and depression)
Links for Improving Mental Health and Wellness
Tips for Improving Social Health
Stay connected with friends and family
Help others
Get involved in events or activities.
Limit social media use (excessive use is linked to anxiety and depression)
Links for Improving Social Health and Wellness
Mental Health Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988
Press 1 for veterans; press 2 for Spanish
Mental Health Crisis Hotline (for Kern County)
1-800-991-5272
Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Non-Emergency Emotional Support
1-855-845-7415
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)