The document discusses the importance of self-care, emphasizing the relationship between mental health and self-awareness. It highlights key areas such as stress recognition, relaxation, and communication skills, along with common threats like anxiety and depression. The author concludes with a set of six mantras aimed at promoting self-appreciation and mental well-being.

1. S E L F C A R E M AT T E R S
D R . S O J A N A N T O N Y
D E PA R T M E N T O F P S Y C H I AT R I C S O C I A L W O R K
N I M H A N S - B A N G A L O R E

2. Self means what?

3. Our mind

4. Our body

5. Our relationship

6. Our happiness

7. Our thoughts, feeling, & Behaviour

8. Our habits

9. Evaluation of Self

10. Self Awareness

11. How to care our self…

12. Know our likes and dislikes

13. Our expectations

14. Our resources

15. Recognise the source of stress

16. Frustrations

17. Conflicts

18. Pressure

19. Self Care

20. Relax…Relax…Relax…

21. Sleep matters

22. Food matters

23. Recreation matters

24. Relationship matters

25. Communication skills

26. Problem Solving Skills

27. Early identification of Mental Illness

28. Common threat to self care is anxiety disorders,
depression and substance use disorders

29. Invest on self care

30. Wellbeing and Quality of Life are returns
for the investment on self care.

31. Six mantras

32. “Appreciate yourself”

33. Think “So What?”

34. “Here and Now”

35. "Say No”

36. "Say Yes”

37. “Do not control thoughts”

38. “I am good”

39. Let me conclude

40. Thank you