Happy Starts with a Healthy Brain
It’s normal to experience feelings of anxiety or sadness. Here are some tips and resources that can help.
| WHAT YOU MIGHT FEEL | WHAT YOU CAN DO |
Anxiety, excessive stress |
Breathing exercises, meditation |
Low mood, feeling sad |
Consume foods that boost serotonin, like eggs, salmon, nuts, and seeds. Exercise to increase endorphins. |
Substance use disorder: alcohol, prescription medication, tobacco, or other |
Al-Anon family groups, Nar-Anon family groups |
| Trauma, PTSD | Join a PTSD support group, spend time with positive people, enjoy the peace of nature. |
