"We [Patrons for Peace Project, Inc.] work with unhoused individuals, many of whom are in a mental health crisis. We have been referring clients to QCI Behavioral Health for over 25 years because of the comprehensive and professional care that is always provided by the staff. The handpicked team of individuals who work for QCI Behavioral Health are the most caring, hardworking dedicated staff we have ever encountered in an organization."
-- Ruth K. Walls, MS, MSN, RN, President
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"QCI saved my life. I was having to pay a lot of of my money to see a doctor. I was told about QCI and filled out the paper work, not thinking I would hear back. QCI gave me a doctor, therapist, nurse, [and] community support. They really helped me when I was really sick and needed that. Now I am better and don’t need that [level of service]. I was helped to get Metro Access and now I can go get to my appointments on my own. I’ve been lucky to have met my therapist, Allison. She is really into the job. She helped me get my immigration card for free. We work together really well." -- MS
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Suicide prevention: Risk factors, warning signs to look out for
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The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery
This is a book about self-sabotage. Why we do it, when we do it, and how to stop doing it—for good. Coexisting but conflicting needs create self-sabotaging behaviors. This is why we resist efforts to change, often until they feel completely futile. But by extracting crucial insight from our most damaging habits, building emotional intelligence by better understanding our brains and bodies, releasing past experiences at a cellular level, and learning to act as our highest potential future selves, we can step out of our own way and into our potential. For centuries, the mountain has been used as a metaphor for the big challenges we face, especially ones that seem impossible to overcome. To scale our mountains, we actually have to do the deep internal work of excavating trauma, building resilience, and adjusting how we show up for the climb. In the end, it is not the mountain we master, but ourselves.
Self-Care Tips to Prioritize Your Mental Health
Wondering why self-care is important? Discover the benefits of self-care for mental health, explore the different types of self-care, and find tips and advice for building a personalized plan to improve your wellbeing.
What is self-care?
Self-care is any activity or routine that focuses on your health and wellbeing. It isn’t limited to days at the spa or luxurious getaways, but involves the more fundamental steps of caring for your physical, mental, and emotional needs. Anything from getting enough rest to socializing with loved ones or eating well can be considered self-care.
Self-care doesn’t have to look the same for each person. The ways in which you care for yourself may differ from the self-care routines of those around you, depending on your specific needs.
Of course, many of us are prone to neglecting self-care altogether. You might believe that prioritizing your own needs is an act of selfishness, or that you simply don’t have the time in your busy day. You may opt to cut back on sleep in order to maximize your time at work, or skip dinner plans with friends to watch TV.
Many of us fail to notice how damaging neglecting our self-care can be, how it can lead to rising stress levels, emotional exhaustion, and even burnout. It’s only when our anxiety, depression, or stress becomes too much to ignore that we might urgently turn to self-care. If neglecting your well-being ultimately leads to burnout, it can take a heavy toll on all aspects of our life, including your health, relationships, work, and academic pursuits.
Pursuing self-care isn’t always easy, especially if you’re struggling with a chronic condition. Depression can sap your motivation to even get out of bed, for example. Anxiety can keep you up at night, making you tired and irritable. And chronic pain can make it difficult to focus or move. However, a little self-care can also help ease all of these symptoms.
Creating a self-care plan doesn’t have to be a difficult undertaking. But it will, by definition, require you to take some time to consider your own needs and desires. By understanding the different types of self-care, you can identify where you need to make improvements in your life and take steps to improve your overall health and well-being.
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