Prioritizing Mental Health & Wellness in 2022 Dr. Umieca N. Hankton
L
ike most folks worldwide, you have probably
contemplated how you want to live differently,
more meaningfully, in 2022. Perhaps, you joined a fitness gym, scheduled a yearly physical or
vision exam, created a financial freedom plan, launched a new business, confirmed travel
arrangements, or decided to leave toxic people
in 2021. All of these practices are necessary and contribute to physical and financial wellness.
But, have you considered actions that contribute to mental wellness? When was the last time you
scheduled a therapy appointment? Unfortunately, the benefits of working with a mental health
professional often get overshadowed by stigma, beliefs about the affordability of therapy,
finding a therapist with preferred demographic
characteristics, or the idea that “strong” people handle life demands on their own.
Building brands, securing the bag, losing weight,
and creating or inviting others to the table are all
BOSS moves. Yet, many bosses wake up mentally
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