It’s important to take some time for ourselves each day to keep a healthy mind. Many things we can do for our physical and sexual health also help us with our emotional health! Here are some activities that support emotional health:
- Going for a walk
- Seeing friends
- Playing games
- Being active
- Laughing
- Doing traditional activities
- Being creative: beading, making nets, carving, and more!
- Native dancing
- Learning something new
- Speaking our native languages
- Listening to stories
- Telling stories
- Talking to someone daily
- Seeing a professional when talking to friends doesn’t help or isn’t an option
- Being outside
- Eating healthy!
- Having healthy relationships
- Going to your place of worship
- Having spiritual faith
- Eating native foods
- Getting tested for STDs
- Knowing your health status by having regular doctor appointments
- and lots more!