Make 2023 a Better Year for Mental Health with Help from Saber Psychiatry

Saber Psychiatry will help you create and follow a plan for healthy habits to promote mental health

You wouldn’t ignore a broken leg or a sore throat; you shouldn’t ignore difficulties concentrating, maintaining social relationships, or other kinds of healthy mental health functioning. If you are ready to start working on behavioral and emotional challenges, our Saber Psychiatry team is ready to help you develop healthy habits. Call our office at 615.678.7839. We typically have appointments available for new clients for both in-person and telehealth visits. Saber Psychiatry provides comprehensive psychiatric care for all family members. Rely on Saber Psychiatry  to provide help dealing with a variety of conditions, including sleep disorders, attention deficits, phobia or anxiety, behavior disorders, depression, and more.

  • Board certifications in adult and child/adolescent psychiatry
  • Comprehensive assessments and care
  • Children from ages 2 and up, adolescents, adults
  • Family training and family therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Variety of approaches
  • Holistic approaches to treatment
  • Conservative medication management
  • Sleep disorders: studies/assessments and treatment
  • Anxiety, phobias, panic, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Anger management
  • Attention
  • Behavioral and emotional regulation
  • Family therapy and training
  • Conveniently located

Saber Psychiatry provides comprehensive psychiatric care for all family members under one treatment provider.

Call Saber Psychiatry at 615.678.7839 for an Evaluation and Treatment Plan

Important Habits for Your Mental Health

Get enough sleep

Our culture values people who (claim to) thrive by skimping on sleep. We’ve heard people talk about Thomas Edison (who relied on naps throughout the day, so he did not skimp on sleep) or CEOs who say that they accomplish great things by sleeping less than 6 hours a day. High-quality sleep is crucial for physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral health.

Exercise

We understand that it can be hard to schedule exercise, and that the online videos often promote unrealistic expectations. You don’t need to be an Olympic-quality athlete, spend a lot of money on gym memberships, or end up with an unrealistically thin or buff body. Walking/hiking, biking, taking the stairs, and dancing in your living room are all activities that you can do without breaking the bank or ripping at your self-esteem. Moderate – not intense – exercise is enough to promote good sleep, strengthen your immune system, and buffer your emotions against stress.

Taking Breaks

While vacations are a great way to recharge and avoid burnout, shorter breaks – such as a 15-minute timeout from work-related screen time – are also beneficial. Take a walk around the building. If you work from home, take a break to play with the pets, have a healthy snack, or hang out in your garden.

Reduce Time on Social Media

Comparing yourself to the lives of the rich and pampered is a no-win activity. Even if you’re comparing yourself to your peers, you may end up feeling as if you have fallen short. Remember that most of us post good news and flattering photos. Find other activities to replace scrolling. Even looking at cute animal videos online is a better way to chill than looking at the lives of other people who only seem to have it all.

Strengthen Relationships

Humans are social creatures; we thrive when we connect with others. Friendships ease feelings of loneliness, make it easier to get (and provide) emotional support, and add meaning to our lives. Check in with people even if it’s just with a quick text or a funny meme.

Eat Well

Nutritionists will tell you that there are no bad foods, just foods that you need to eat less of. That doesn’t mean that you can’t have a chocolate-filled blowout on special occasions, but that you don’t have these “special occasions” every day. Berries, whole grains, fatty fish, and plenty of water are delicious and are important to a healthy diet. Physical health promotes mental health.

Sunshine

Middle Tennessee gets more rain than Seattle, but it also gets a lot of sunshine. If you have a window near your desk, open the covering to allow natural light into your workspace. Quick walks and sitting on your balcony or in your backyard are good options as well. Five minutes of blue sky does a world of good.

Saber Psychiatry will work with you to provide more in-depth and focused help, so call us at 615.678.7839.

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