Self-Care
Looking after yourself is an important coping strategy. Let’s look at some self-care techniques you can try.
Self-care is about meeting your basic needs so you can be physically and mentally healthy.
Self-care is about meeting your basic needs so you can be physically and mentally healthy.
When we feel stressed, overwhelmed or burnt out, we can start to neglect the basics of looking after ourselves.
Our nutrition, movement and sleep health all affect on our brain and mental health, which is why it's so important to self-care – especially if you are starting to struggle with your mental health.
Sometimes, the term ‘self-care’ is misused to describe things you might buy – like a manicure or smoothie.
These things might be pleasant, but they don’t necessarily add up to self-care.
More information
Yr 12 Debunking Self-Care Myths .pptx
Key aspects of self-care
Key aspects of self-care
