GOOD MENTAL HEALTH IS ESSENTIAL TO OVERALL WELL-BEINGBlack Women are known for putting others first. But when it comes to your health it is important to prioritize your own needs and speak up when you need support.This book includes psychological, social, and biological aspects of all psychiatric and psychosomatic disorders in women. There are a range of ways in which you can care for your mental health to help improve your quality of life for you and the people you love. The important thing to remember is that effective treatments are available and, with the right care, most people recover.Some symptoms include: · Persistent sadness or feelings of hopelessness · Misuse of alcohol and/or drugs · Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits · Appetite and/or weight changes · Decreased energy or fatigue · Excessive fear or worry · Extremely high and low moods · Aches, headaches, or digestive problems without a clear cause · Irritability · Social withdrawal STAYING WELLStaying well is about finding a balance that works for you, but there are some general principles that most people find useful. These include reducing and managing your stress levels, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, cutting back on alcohol and drugs, and taking action early if you start experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression... It's also important to deal with any setbacks and keep trying. In this guide you'll learn: BE KIND TO YOURSELF SELF-RESPECT IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT IN SELF-RECOGNITION TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF CONFRONTING YOUR FEARS ACCEPT IMPERFECTION INTUITIVE EATING: EAT HEALTHY, EAT WELL, HAVE FUN DON'T LET THEM STEAL YOUR POWER FORGIVE YOURSELF BELIEVE IN YOURSELF DO NOT LIMIT YOURSELF BE INSPIRED YOUR GOAL MUST BE YOUR INSPIRATION SELF-ACCEPTANCE CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOREVER! And Much More! Black Women are more often the primary caregivers in families and can experience stress balancing their multiple roles: mother, employee, friend, etc. Consequently, while women may share many health concerns with men, THEY HAVE UNIQUE HEALTH-CARE NEEDS.