Staying strong starts with self-care

Making regular time in your schedule for yourself and activities you enjoy can help you maintain well-being and build resilience.


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What self-care is not

  1. Self-care is not selfish. When you make time for yourself, you have more energy to support your friends and family.

  2. Self-care does not have to be time-consuming. Even small acts of self-care can make a big impact on you you're feeling.

  3. Self-care should not be a one-time indulgence. Taking time for yourself doesn't have to be earned but can be an ongoing practice to help prevent burnout and build resilience.

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12 tools that can help you stay strong

Just like anything else, learning how to mindfully take care of yourself can take practice. We have a few ideas to help.

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"Caring for myself is not self indulgence, it is self preservation."

- Audre Lorde

Sometimes self-care means asking for help

Whether you're looking to learn how to open up to a peer, parent, or professional, we have resources to guide you on journey.

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Get tips for talking to parents about what you're experiencing

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Learn how therapy can help you make sense of what you're going through

"There are societal pressures to be ashamed and keep mental illness a secret. The best way to combat this is to have a conversation. Understanding, connecting and being heard fights the ignorance and the isolation."

- Strong365 Community Member

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Meet Tiffany

Click to read about Tiffany’s journey with recovery and how it led to her career.


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Meet Syrena

Read about Syrena’s journey with schizoaffective disorder.

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Meet Ambar

Learn about Ambar’s experiences hearing voices, her recovery journey, and future aspirations.

Mili on a boat-getting somewhere

Meet Mili

Read Mili's story of coping with anxiety and finding equilibrium.

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Meet Brandon

Hear about Brandon’s experience finding strength after psychosis.

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Meet Tiffany

Click to read about Tiffany’s journey with recovery and how it led to her career.


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Meet Syrena

Read about Syrena’s journey with schizoaffective disorder.

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