05/15/2025
In case you didn't know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month! It's an extremely important topic and Mae and Dr. Brooke just wanted to share a couple tips/tricks for maintaining good mental hygiene to help keep your physical body healthy as well!
1.) MOVE! Exercise! Whatever feels good for you and gets your heart rate up and moves you around releases endorphins that help us to feel good!
2.) Get Some Sun! Vitamin D found in the sun helps to also keep us feeling good! By releasing those endorphins again we can break out of that bleakness we feel during long/cold/dark winter months!
3.) Eat and Drink Well! Staying properly hydrated and fueled will help keep you physically healthy which can help fuel your brain to keep it functioning its best!
4.) Sleep Well! Proper sleep hygiene is crucial for not only physical, but mental recovery as well! Getting adequate sleep allows our bodies to recover and reset so we're ready for the next day!
These are just a couple tips/tricks we like, but there are so many other things you can do to protect your mental health! We see a lot of athletes go through identity crises after an injury that takes them away from their sport for a period of time, and we try to help them have other means of coping and reassure them that it is only temporary and they will be able to be active again soon!
That being said, another thing thay we want to drive home is that IT'S OK TO NOT BE OK! There is no shame in admitting that you're struggling and in need of help, and there are so many resources avaliable! If you feel that you're struggling reach out to a good friend or family member, reach out to a therapist, or if you're seeing us at the clinic and struggling talk to us! We are here to listen and can help get you in contact with other professionals!
Remember friends, no one is alone and Mental Health Matters! We here at In Motion PT are here for you and want to be cheering you on as you get back to your favorite activities!
If you're dealing with an injury or pain that is impacting your ability to participate in your favorite things, don't hesitate to give us a call! We specialize in active individuals and love getting you back out there!