Mental Health Matters

A Wellness Journal

By: Dr. Tracy Riley

Narrated by: Lara Terco

We all have mental health. Whether good or bad, everyone has mental health challenges; like taking care of our physical and spiritual health.

For most people, physical health is much easier to understand. If we have a stomach pain or persistent cough, we have no issues going to see the doctor or taking a pill to feel better.

Regardless of what the discomfort may be, we want to quickly correct our physical discomfort. In general, mental health is treated very differently than obvious challenges. If we feel sad, depressed, or anxious, who do we tell?

Sometimes, we confide in our friends, neighbors, co-workers, and even our pets. Yet, unfortunately, the response is often one without value, such as "cheer up!" No one wants to feel depressed or sad or anxious; we don't choose to feel this way. Yet those around us may feel so uncomfortable with our pain and discomfort that all they want is for it all to go away; they mean well, but their words are not comforting or encouraging. Are you ready to make lasting changes and take care of yourself?

Mental Health Matters: A Wellness Journal will walk you through the journey of mental health. The journal is divided into three parts. Part one is an introduction to the mental health world and what affects mental health the most. Part two is an overview of the most commonly diagnosed mental health illnesses. Part three is a tracking system where you can become as healthy as possible.

©2022 Dr. Tracy Riley (P)2024 Dr. Tracy Riley

The ease of explaining mental health matters

Dr. Riley explains the importance of how mental health can impact one's life. She covers many pertinent points that helps the reader become more familiar with common ailments and normalizes the experiences.