Seeking counselors, therapists, and psychologists to discuss how to make the most of a mental health day. This is for Everyday Health (www.everydayhealth.com). Questions below. I can accept responses until 12 pm ET Sunday, 15 June. 1.Please provide your full name, title/position, pronouns, and city/state (or city/country) 2.Briefly, why are mental health days important? 3.Why might unplugging from your phone and laptop be beneficial on a mental health day? If it’s not realistic for people to unplug all day, what are some tips you’d offer for how and when to go about this? 4.Why might spending time in nature be beneficial on a mental health day? What are some practical ways people can do this (e.g., is going to a local park enough?) Is there a certain amount of time you recommend or certain things they should do to make the most of that time? 5.Why might indulging in self-care (including, for example, a DIY spa day) be beneficial for mental health? What are some self-care activities you’d recommend? 6.Why is it beneficial to exercise on a mental health day? Do you need to exercise at a specific intensity or duration, or are even brief, light workouts beneficial? 7.Why might doing something creative be beneficial on a mental health day? What are some examples of activities people could try? 8 (Optional). What’s another mental health day you recommend, why, and how would you suggest people go about it? (Please note another expert is discussing spending time with loved ones, reassessing life priorities, prioritizing rest, and talking to a therapist).

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