Health is Mental

02/09/2026

I’ve been working on something that I am finally ready to share!

A monthly newsletter to share helpful information about mental health, the struggles many of us may face day to day, and beneficial tips and tools on how to overcome in times of stress.

If you are interested in learning more about mental health and wellness, then this is for you. Or if you know someone who may benefit from this information, please share it with them.

The newsletter is just once a month. No clutter. No pressure. Simply information intended to educate and empower.

Thank you for your support. I’m glad you’re here 🫶🏽

You can sign up here:
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Gentle mental health reflections, thoughtful prompts, and grounded insights shared with care. A quiet space to pause, breathe, and feel less alone.

02/09/2026

Life is not race. It’s a daily choice.
Keep choosing you 🫶🏽

It’s okay if you’re still
becoming the person
you keep promising
yourself you’ll be. ❤️

02/07/2026

It’s okay to rest ❤️

02/03/2026

It’s an honor to be a part of this amazing group ❤️ Stiff Health and Wellness Care

02/03/2026

Burnout isn't just feeling tired; it's a state of emotional and physical exhaustion that can leave you feeling detached and ineffective.

It's common among caregivers, parents, and anyone juggling too much.

Recognizing the signs early—
*irritability
*numbness
*dread
—can help you take steps to rest before your body forces you to.

It's okay to take a break. You deserve it 🫶🏽

02/02/2026

When I think back to the times I felt most burnt out, I remember walking through my house feeling like everything was too loud, even the silence. The thoughts in my head felt like screams.

It took me a long time to realize that stepping away for a moment isn't giving up—it's catching your breath. We aren't built to keep going and going like the energizer bunny. We need rest. Rest for our minds, rest for our body, rest so that we can perform at our best.

Today, maybe just notice how you feel when you take ten minutes to sit with a cup of tea and let yourself be. It's okay to slow down. Give yourself a pep talk, then get back up and keep moving. You've got this

You’re not alone.
If you’re ever overwhelmed or in crisis, reach out to someone you trust — or call/text 988 for immediate support. Help is here, right now.
— Monique 🫶🏽

02/02/2026

February is here-- A new month and a fresh start.

Before the week unfolds, take a moment to reflect:
What drained you last week? What filled you up?

Writing it down can help you see patterns. Maybe this week you choose one thing to let go of and one to lean into.

You're learning to listen to yourself; that's brave. 🫶🏽

01/29/2026

Good Morning Everyone 🫶🏽

01/28/2026

Hi there! I’m Monique.

I want to take a moment to introduce myself and welcome you to my page. I’m a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), and this space exists because I believe mental health deserves to be understood — not rushed, minimized, or separated from the rest of a person’s life.

My work is grounded in the idea that 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭. What happens in the mind shows up in the body, in our habits, in our relationships, and in how we move through the world.

Mental health isn’t a side piece of care — it’s central to overall wellbeing.

Here, I share reflections, education, and real conversations about mental health in a way that’s practical, honest, and human. No perfection. No pressure. Just clarity, compassion, and care.

If you’re here to learn, to feel less alone, or to better understand yourself or someone you love — you’re in the right place.

I’m glad you’re here. 🫶🏽

-Monique Smith DNP, APRN, PHMNP-BC

*𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦. 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴.

01/20/2026

Good Morning ☀️