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Patients who pursue counseling and self-help, in addition to medication for the treatment of mental health conditions achieve better success in reduction of symptoms

A holistic approach to psychiatry considers all the factors that make up the whole person including their mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social well-being, rather than just focusing on symptoms of mental illness and medications.  This method aims to address the root causes of mental health issues by integrating various treatment options tailored to the patient's unique person and circumstances. 

The Building Blocks of Well-Being

• Sleep: Consistent habits, 6-8 hours

• Diet: Prioritize whole, natural foods like vegetables, fruits, meat, whole grains, healthy fats, dairy. Limit processed, fast, and artificially dyed and flavored foods. Consider the Mediterranean Diet.

• Hydration: Your body was designed to be hydrated with water

• Exercise: Build your life around movement

• Socialization: Being social and having a social network, insulates you from loneliness, stress, and mental health problems. 

• Learning: This is a lifelong quest, and keeps your brain resilient.

• Building rest into your lifestyle: breathing, order, routine, meditation, art, music, & color