Self care is required for personal wellness. It is not self indulgence to care for one’s self but rather self preservation – the means to achieving an effective and fulfilling life. SAMHSA defines wellness not as the absence of disease, illness, or stress but the presence of purpose in life, active involvement in satisfying work and play, joyful relationships, a healthy body and living environment, and happiness. “Wellness is being in good physical and mental health. Because mental health and physical health are linked, problems in one area can impact the other. At the same time, improving your physical health can also benefit your mental health, and vice versa. It is important to make healthy choices for both your physical and mental well-being.” (SAMHSA) One of the first choices to make is self-care.
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In This Section You Will Find:
- What it means to practice self-compassion and self-care
- Why is self-care needed?
- Tools for Staff self-assessment and care
- Tools and resources for Student self-care