Protecting Your Mental Health In Dublin

Press release from the City of Dublin:

October 9, 2020

Saturday, October 12, is World Mental Health Day. This year has definitely been a year of turmoil throughout the country. Between COVID-19, civil unrest, and the devastating fires in California, protecting your mental health is more important than ever.

Tips for Maintaining Your Well-Being:

• Stay connected with friends and family with phone calls and video chats.
• Enjoy your hobbies or pick up new ones.
• Explore without leaving home. Visit https://www.dublin.ca.gov/2182/Virtual-Recreation-Center to see virtual tours of zoos, museums, aquariums, and national parks.
• Eat healthy. Good nutrition is a key to positive mental health. Stock up on proteins, fruit, and vegetables.
• Get exercise. Can’t go to the gym? You can go for a walk or exercise in a park, as long as you maintain a distance of six feet from others. Don’t forget to bring your mask. There are also hundreds of exercise videos available online. Visit www.DublinRecGuide.com to find some online programs.
• Unplug whenever possible. Make time for quiet time, relaxation, and meditation. Information overload can lead to distress.
• Create routines. In times of uncertainty, sticking to a routine is an important way to maintain a sense of normalcy.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to any of the following agencies for help, guidance, and support:

Axis Community Health http://www.axishealth.org/mental_health/m_health.html

Crisis Support Services of Alameda County https://www.crisissupport.org/

California Youth Crisis Line: 1-800-843-5200

Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valleyhttps://www.ssptv.org

2-1-1 Eden I & Rhttp://211alamedacounty.org/2-1-1-alameda-county-resource-finder/

https://familypaths.org/

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

This press release was produced by the City of Dublin. The views expressed here are the author’s own.