“We constantly want to give to other people ... Too much of not caring for yourself is not a good thing. We’re bad at that as achievers. Self-care is a priority and we have to do it more.”

- Ava DuVernay

Resources to improve your Health

  • physical health

    The best definition for physical health is the ability to perform daily tasks and live comfortably in our bodies’. Caring for our physical health includes watching what we put in our mouth, how much we move, and our weight.

    Positive physical health habits can help decrease your stress, lower your risk of disease, and increase your energy. All of these can help improve your mental and emotional health.

  • mental health

    Mental health is the ability to think clearly and make good decisions. It closely tied to emotional health in that mental health is how we process information while emotional health is how we express our feelings based on that information. Picture it as thinking vs acting- the two go hand in hand.

    It’s important to know that poor mental health and mental illness are not the same.

  • emotional health

    Emotional health is the ability to cope with and manage our emotions. It centers around how successfully we handle everyday stresses in life and our ability to adjust to change and hard times. It’s also the ability to have positive relationships.

    How you feel on a given day impacts how you address everything from how you manage day-to-day tasks to how you manage relationships.

This website is not a replacement for professional help, it's information only and does not serve as medical treatment or guidance. If you have thoughts of harming yourself or others then please seek professional help immediately. If you feel paralyzed by stress, can’t control your emotions, and it interferes with your ability to function day to day then please seek professional treatment.

physical health.

Physical health and wellness includes all of those things that we know we should do but aren’t always disciplined in doing consistently. Eating well-balanced meals, exercising, staying hydrated, and regular physical exams in addition to limiting or eliminating harmful behaviors are a part of maintaining our physical health. We already know what to do, here you’ll find tools to help stay committed and on-track.

Black woman having a woosah moment meditating from stress

Mental & emotional health.

Serious mental and emotional health concerns should be treated by a professional. The information provided here are for those whose mental and emotional health are due to moderate stress. Stress affects how we think and process information as well as how we interact with others. There are tools to help assess your stress levels which can be helpful when trying to figure out what is going on with you mentally, emotionally, and sometimes physically. Use the Stress quiz below to see where you potentially fall on the stress scale. It may be the push you need to finally admit that it’s time to get help.