UWS Mental Health

11/04/2025

Did you know:
- Nearly 1 in 4 Americans is a family caregiver—a staggering 45% increase from 2015
- Most care recipients are older adults; nearly half are 75+ and most face multiple chronic health conditions
- Caregivers spend an average of 27 hours per week providing care, and 24% provide 40 or more hours a week
- Half of all working caregivers experience impacts on their employment
- Nearly half of caregivers report at least one negative financial impact from their caregiving responsibilities, including taking on debt, not saving money, and using up short-term savings
- Caregiving takes a toll on the physical and emotional health of caregivers; one in five rate their health as fair or poor
****This information was taken from the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP report, Caregiving in the US 2025.

10/24/2025

✨ Take time for self-care — even during your busiest weeks.
You’ll notice the difference when you pause, breathe, and make your well-being a priority. 💛

How are you practicing self-care right now? Share your favorite rituals or small moments of peace below ⬇️

40 SELF-CARE IDEAS

Self-care is a general term that describes everything you do deliberately for your physical, mental, emotional and social well-being.

As simple as it sounds, many of us pay little attention to self-care. You need to be conscious of your well-being before you can achieve true self-care.

A big part of self-care is committing to looking after your body and becoming more attuned with its needs.

Self-care encourages you to maintain a healthy relationship with yourself so that you can transmit the good feelings to others.

When you pay adequate attention to your well-being, you're not considering your needs alone.

You're reinvigorating yourself so that you can be the best version of yourself for the people around you.

Everyone around you also benefits from the renewed energy and joy you exhibit.

With all the challenges and changes we have faced with COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to be kind to ourselves and make self-care a priority.

Useful resource - TED Talks video: "Why self-care isn't selfish"
https://lnkd.in/dqaaakH

10/20/2025

💚 Did you know? The green ribbon is the international symbol of mental health awareness — representing hope, strength, and support for those affected by mental illness.

🕊️ Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed every May in the United States since 1949, when it was established by Mental Health America (MHA).

Let’s continue to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support one another in prioritizing mental well-being. 💚

10/17/2025

What is your favorite activity for self-care?

10/17/2025

Mental health matters to us all. Let's support, understand, and empower one another this October.