"Self-care" is a term and hashtag commonly used on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok to sell a lifestyle or a trendy product.
But what does self-care truly mean, and how does it help a person’s mental health?
Listen to the latest episode of "Bay Current" below.
While proven this year to cause low-esteem and anxiety among young people, Kim Saira – a Filipina-American social media influencer – realized she could use Instagram to flip the switch and help other people struggling with mental health using colorful and informative imagery that promote self-care.
"My whole goal is that the infographics… are a starting point, not an end point to the learning," Saira said on this week's episode of "Bay Current" and as also heard on a December episode of "Connect The Dots."
So, with the urgency from all corners to focus on our mental health, our fascination with self-care – and with connecting the two – continues, even if we don’t fully know how to grasp it.
To help yourself or a loved one who is struggling with mental health challenges, contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
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