Welcome to Self-Care for Mental Health 🌊 I'm so glad you are here! 🫶 *Disclaimer: There is mention of suicide in this episode. Please take precautions while listening and seek out support if needed. Hi friend, Do you find yourself dreading the “How are you” question? 🙋🏻‍♀️ For me it can often feel like there is pressure and an expectation to say “I’m good” or “I’m fine”, even though that may not be the case. 🫤 The season of Spring can be one of the hardest times for those of us who struggle with our mental health and wellness. ❤️‍🩹 Contrary to what society makes it out to be, the highest rates of suicide around the world happen in the Spring not Winter. 💔 In today’s episode, I will be sharing about the importance of self-reflection, checking in with ourselves and those around us, and growing in awareness of how we are seasonally affected so we can move towards connection and what nourishes us, instead of isolation. Listen in.  Your presence matters here. <3With you, Amy 👉 Next Steps: > Need a safe person to talk to about your mental health & wellness? Reach out to me on my website @ amymcvay.com. I'd love to connect with you. 🫶 > Subscribe to Self Care for Mental Health & leave a review :) 🤩📝 > Sign up for my newsletter to stay connected with me @ amymcvay.com. Think of it as a little TLC for your inbox 📥 ❤️ Just a reminder, I am a Certified Peer Specialist and Self-Care Coach. I share from my own lived experience of wellness recovery to walk alongside others in their recovery. I am not a medical doctor or clinical counselor. I do not attempt to diagnose or prescribe. If you or a loved one needs immediate care, please seek out your nearest health care provider or call 911. Also be aware that anytime we are talking about our mental health, any number of topics could trigger our emotions. Please take precautions while listening and seek out support if needed.