Springfield Business Journal_2021-05-10

Your mental health matters. How are you being kind to your mind? Life can be hard. When you are worn out from trying to keep up with a busy schedule and life’s ups and downs, it can be nearly impossible to show up as your best self. As May is Mental Health Month, challenge yourself to invest in your mental and emotional wellness. Do this by having honest conversations about how you are feeling with someone you trust, and by practicing self-care as often as you can. Remember, self-care is not selfish; it is undeniably necessary. Self-care can be any activity that helps you feel better, relieved, productive, filled up, or relaxed. Some favorites include going for a walk, singing, gardening, dancing, reading, baking, and having a real conversation with a friend. By intentionally taking care of your emotional and mental health, you can then show up for others as your best self. Show Us How You are Being Kind to Your Mind Throughout the month of May, we’ll be sharing photos of self-care in action. Post a picture of yourself practicing self-care and tag Burrell using #bekindtoyourmind. Mental Health Resources Burrell offers services for youth, adults and families, including mental health, substance use recovery, developmental disability and crisis services. To learn more, visit burrellcenter.com or call 417-761-5500. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call our 24-hour help line at 1-800-494-7355 or walk-in to our 24/7 Behavioral Crisis Center at 800 S. Park, Springfield, MO 65802. burrellcenter.com | burrellfoundation.org F O U N D A T I O N | @BurrellCenter