“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 "Connect the Dots" 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 “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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