3. “Self-care is key to preventing and treating depression.”
It’s easy to get caught up in life at the expense of our health, but taking care of ourselves is critical to preventing and treating depression. “Self-care consists of behaviors we engage in to take care of our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health,” says Dr. Seda Gragossian, PhD, clinical director of Talk Therapy Psychology Center in San Diego. This means having a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, engaging in hobbies, relaxing, and having a healthy support system. “A comprehensive approach to treating depression must involve self-care across all the above areas of one’s life,” Dr. Gragossian says.
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