Mental Health Monday

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Across
  1. 3. A creative hobby or hands-on activity, like crafting, used to decompress.
  2. 5. A small, consistent daily behavior—like drinking water or taking a deep breath—that builds emotional endurance.
  3. 6. Genuine time off to recover and protect yourself from clinical burnout.
  4. 7. A reliable network of friends and family that acts as a powerful protective factor.
  5. 9. A visual grid or wearable tool used to monitor daily metrics, moods, or goals.
  6. 11. The "feel-good" brain chemicals released during physical activity, like a morning run.
  7. 13. screen-free, paper-based method for planning or journaling to reduce digital overload.
  8. 14. A simple, 30-minute daily physical activity that helps process stress hormones and boost mood.
  9. 15. Spending 15 minutes in this environment provides natural sunlight and a mental lift.
  10. 16. Stepping away from tasks and screens to give your brain a cognitive ___.
Down
  1. 1. Firm limits you set to protect your emotional energy and time.
  2. 2. Giving yourself grace and replacing negative self-talk with this kinder perspective.
  3. 4. The practice of writing down three good things each day to actively shift focus to the positive.
  4. 8. Your ___ health is a foundational component of well-being, just as vital as physical health.
  5. 10. The ability to adapt and bounce back from difficult experiences, often built through steady routines.
  6. 12. May is Mental ___ Month.