Why Mental Health is crucial to well-being
At Urgent Care of Kansas, we believe in the importance of mental well-being and overcoming difficult barriers to a happier life. Our providers have collaborated with a licensed counselor to provide you with the best possible care. Patients need sustained support, especially in these current times, so we are prepared to help you in any way we can. We accept patients of all ages and specialize in many varying behavioral health issues.
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Why is Mental well-being important?
Mental health affects everyone’s day-to-day life in a number of ways. This includes your emotional, psychological as well as social well-being. It’s part of what aids us in our decision-making, how we think, feel, and act. It can also relate to increased feelings of stress and our handling of it.
This increased amount of stress can then cause the following:
- Changes in appetite, energy, and interests
- Difficulty concentrating as well as decision making
- Difficulty sleeping, restlessness, and having nightmares
- Feelings of fear, sadness, frustration, anger, or numbness
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and helplessness
- Headaches or aches and pains that won’t go away.
Suicidal thoughts or attempts Learning to cope and find better healthy ways to work around the daily tasks of life, will better equip you in dealing with your health.
It’s a very natural thing to go through periods of stress, anxiety, grief, or worry, especially with the pandemic.
Here are some healthy ways to help you cope:
Reach out to a mental health counselor when things can be too much. It’s okay to seek advice and guidance from a health professional.
- Taking care of your body; deep breaths, stretching or meditating
- Eating well-balanced meals
- Exercising regularly
- Getting plenty of sleep
- Take breaks; whether it’s personal, work, or even technology breaks
- Get help when you feel you can’t handle it alone
These feelings and emotions are no easy thing to deal with, which is why you can always reach out to make an appointment with us. Helping others to feel less lonely or isolated with their problems is what our professionals are here for, and why we have a mental health counselor available for your care!
We have expert level behavioral health, specialists working hand in hand with our physicians and medical professionals to deliver optimal psychological care. We offer many different therapies as well as treatment options.
You deserve the right care, right now, here at the Urgent Care of Kansas.
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