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TOP THREE WAYS TO PROMOTE WELLNESS
SAMHSA 10x10 Wellness Campaign
1. Follow a Healthy Lifestyle.
• Don’t smoke or use addictive substances.
• Limit alcohol intake.
• Eat healthy foods and exercise regularly.
• Monitor your weight, blood pressure, sleep patterns,
and other important health indicators.
2. Work with a Primary Care Doctor.
• Communication between people with mental health
problems, mental health professionals, and primary care
providers is essential.
• See a primary care physician regularly (at least twice a
year).
3. Ask Questions!
• Know about medications or alternative treatments.
• Review and act on results of check-ups and health
screenings.
• Monitor existing and/or new symptoms.
• Speak up about ANY concerns or doubts.
A recent report has found that people with mental ill-
nesses die decades earlier than the general population
You can change this! Eric Zuniga, Wellness and Recovery Center -
by joining the 10x10 Wellness Campaign's to take action Program Coordinator and founder of MCT Health
to prevent and reduce early mortality by 10 years over the next 10 years for people with mental illnesses
To find out more about the 10x10 Wellness Campaign please visit http://www.10x10.samhsa.gov
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