3. “Self-care is key to preventing and treating depression.”
It’s easy to get caught up in life at the expense of our health, but taking care of yourself is important for preventing and treating depression. “Self-care includes the behaviors we implement to take care of our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being,” says Dr. Seda Gragossian, PhD, clinical director of Talk Psychotherapy Center in San Diego said. This means eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, engaging in hobbies, relaxing, and having a healthy support system. “A holistic approach to treating depression must involve self-care across all of the above areas of life,” says Dr. Gragossian.
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