Member May: Wellness and work/life balance in early career-Wellness Resources

Wellness Resources
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This document provides a collection of resources designed to aid in mental health and personal development. It includes tools for improving sleep, relaxation, setting personal goals, assertive communication, and general mental health support.

1. <strong>Sleep Improvement</strong>: The CBT-I Online Resource (https://www.veterantraining.va.gov/apps/insomnia/index.html) is designed to assist individuals struggling with insomnia by providing cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.

2. <strong>Relaxation and Mindfulness</strong>: The Mindfulness Coach App (https://mobile.va.gov/app/mindfulness-coach) is a tool for those interested in practicing mindfulness to improve mental well-being.

3. <strong>SMART Goals</strong>: For effective goal setting, resources such as the SAMHSA SMART Goals Fact Sheet (https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/nc-smart-goals-fact-sheet.pdf) and the University of California SMART Goals guide (https://www.ucop.edu/local-human-resources/_files/performance-appraisal/How%20to%20write%20SMART%20Goals%20v2.pdf) provide guidance on creating goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

4. <strong>Assertive Communication</strong>: The Centre for Clinical Interventions provides materials on how to say "no" assertively, helping individuals develop their assertiveness skills (https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au//media/CCI/Consumer-Modules/Assert-Yourself/Assert-Yourself---06---How-to-Say-No-Assertively.pdf).

5. <strong>Self-Help and Mental Health</strong>: Additional self-help resources for mental health concerns are offered by the Centre for Clinical Interventions (https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself).

6. <strong>Finding Help</strong>: For those seeking professional assistance, guidance on finding a therapist is available through the APA PTSD guideline (https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/finding-good-therapist), Psychology Today (https://www.psychologytoday.com), and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (https://www.abct.org/get-help/treatment-options-cbt-or-medication/).

These resources collectively aim to support individuals in managing their mental health and personal growth effectively.
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