How to Take Care of Your Mental Health After a Wildfire:
1. Acknowledge your emotions:
It’s normal to feel fear, sadness, or anger after such an event. Be kind to yourself.
2. Maintain basic routines:
Sleep, eat well, and stay hydrated to support your body and mind. Try to maintain a daily routine; this will help you readjust more easily to your everyday life.
3. Talk to others:
Sharing your feelings with family, friends, or support groups can help reduce stress. However, it is a healthy response to want to be alone, as long as that solitude is not prolonged for too long.
4. Limit news exposure:
Watching too much disaster coverage can increase distress.
5. Take time for yourself:
Engage in calming activities like walking, listening to music, or deep breathing exercises.
→ Mindfulness moment: For a minute just sit with yourself and think of the things that are ok right now. Repeat this mantra: “I’m ok at the moment, I’m safe at the moment, I’m not alone and this too will pass”
6. Seek professional help if needed:
If feelings of anxiety or sadness persist, and symptoms are getting in the way of work, family or friendships, don’t hesitate to contact a mental health professional.
🌟 Remember: Asking for help is a sign of strength. You’re not alone in this.
MiSalud Health is here for you! Send us a text saying “Stress after disaster” at (415) 996-1158 to talk to a mental health professional that can help you. You are not alone!
Remember, MiSalud is a free benefit for you from your employer.
Together, we can overcome this challenging time. 🧡
