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Join Beach Cities Health District to elevate mental health in our community!
Mental health matters. By focusing on mental well-being personally, socially and as a community, we can build resilience, deepen our connections and create a culture that values mental health.
Loneliness, a critical public health concern, affects our physical and mental health. It’s associated with heart disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety and premature death. Loneliness has become so common — affecting at least half of all adults in the United States — that the U.S. Surgeon General considers it an urgent public health concern, worthy of a government advisory issued in May 2023. Surprisingly, you’re not alone — about 60% of U.S. adults feel lonely regularly. The 2023 Gallup Well-Being Index reported nearly 1 in 5 Beach Cities residents having little or no connection to other people.
Let’s address this national and local concern together. Developing social skills can reduce loneliness, benefiting both personal and professional relationships. Regardless of our starting point, we have the capacity to enhance our social skills over time.
Take action to combat loneliness and boost your mental health and happiness:
Take action to combat loneliness and boost your mental health and happiness:
Remember, within our community, there are fellow seekers of connection. Keep reaching out and remember that meaningful bonds evolve gradually. Fulfilling relationships and social connection are key to happiness, health and longevity.
How to Boost Your Social Skills
Overcoming Loneliness for Better Well-Being
Could your thoughts be making you more lonely?
It’s important to practice self-care and seek strategies to help us maintain good mental health. In fact, some of the same self-care strategies we use to maintain our physical health, like exercise and healthy eating, can also impact our mental health. It’s important to focus on these preventive actions that support your mental health before you feel overwhelmed.
Eat well: Learn how foods fuel your body. Click here for nutrition guides and recipes. Eating out or doing takeout? Visit a local Blue Zones Project Approved Restaurant for healthy options.
Get enough sleep: Did you know that 1 in 3 adults – and even more adolescents – don’t get enough sleep? Click here for more tips on sleep health.
Exercise: Join the Center for Health & Fitness, it’s all here, in the most comprehensive fitness center in the South Bay! State-of-the-art fitness center, yoga, Pilates, weight management and a staff dietitian are just some of what’s offered at the Center for Health and Fitness. Whether you’re devoted to exercise, just getting started, or have special needs, the fitness experts here will design a program just right for you.
Practice mindfulness: Add a mindfulness practice to your daily schedule. Click here for a playlist of guided exercises.
Connect with a Moai: A Moai (pronounced “Mo Eye”) is a group of people meeting for a common purpose and can include activities like walking, purpose discussions and potluck meals. Connect with others who share your passions. Learn more here.
Give back to your community: Volunteer with BCHD and have an integral role in improving the health and well-being of Beach Cities residents – help the community while improving your own well-being! Click here to view current volunteer opportunities.
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If you have a question regarding community resources, want to learn more about Beach Cities Health District or share and learn ways to keep busy, please join us!
Support your mental health with a mindfulness practice. Take 30 minutes to downshift and practice mindfulness techniques. The guided mindfulness meditation session will be led by a trained Beach Cities Health District instructor.
If you have a question regarding community resources, want to learn more about Beach Cities Health District or share and learn ways to keep busy, please join us! These meetings are for all, a place to connect and feel heard.
The Families Connected Parent Chat is a free monthly support group open to all South Bay parents and caregivers.
You are welcome to drop-in for this casual discussion group with light-hearted activities to spark conversation.
Caring for a loved one with a dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming and stressful. Our support groups offer a safe space to address the challenges that come with caring for […]
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