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Book details
  • Genre:PSYCHOLOGY
  • SubGenre:Mental Health
  • Language:English
  • Pages:54
  • Paperback ISBN:9781667856483

Wellness Matters

Your Journey with Mental Illness & Metabolic Syndrome

by Erica Alexandra Falk-Huzar, PsyD, EdS, MBA, HS-BCP

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Overview
Wellness Matters is a workbook that teaches individuals how to effectively care for their physical health while dealing with mental illness and emotional difficulties. It is an excellent tool to supplement your health and wellness journey if you struggle with your emotional and physical health or if you want to learn more about how the two affect one another. The workbook includes education backed by research, journal prompts, a personal lifestyle change contract, motivational tips, and more!
Description
Wellness Matters teaches individuals how to effectively care for their physical health while dealing with mental illness and emotional difficulties. The workbook includes self-care initiatives such as healthy eating, exercise, smoking cessation, stress reduction, and integrative therapy. It is especially geared toward individuals living with mental illness providing them with opportunities to reduce the likelihood of developing medical conditions; however, is a great tool for anyone looking to improve their emotional and physical health. In addition to the education the workbook provides, it also includes a personal lifestyle change contract, weekly challenge notes, journal prompts, personal rating scales, and motivational tips.
About the author
Erica is a Doctor of Psychology who specializes in substance abuse counseling, mental health advocacy, education, and human services. She operates an integrated residential living system for adults with mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Erica has extensive education in the fields of psychology, health care, and business. Erica is also someone with lived experienced and an advocate for individuals in similar situations.