De Anza College Selfcare Speech

speak out about something that either bothers you in society or that you are passionate about. Think of this as an opportunity to get up on your ‘soapbox’ and speak to an issue in our world that you find lacking and needs change.

topic is self care

ex:self care(physical, facial…..

ex: how some mothers are so busy with things don’t have time to take care of themself or young adults……

Body II (Satisfaction)
A. The first thing to think of is to reach out for professional help and access mental health
services
1. Take time to research what is available around you in order to get the help you
need immediately.
B. ​Know that the myths you’ve heard of are not true.
1. Mental health issues don’t “go away” like it’s a cold or flu and has nothing to do
with how weak you are. Your genetics, physical illnesses or injuries, family
history, and life experiences are significant factors involved in mental health. Not
all problems are easily solved the same way either with some needing different
treatment than others.
2. Mental health problems never stay the same throughout life. New experiences in
life can change or influence how you feel so the issues you have currently can be
temporary. Additionally, treatments and services help you so you can get better
and even recover completely.
3. You can help someone especially if you’re a close friend or loved one that they
have. Let them know you’re there for them as a supportive partner, help them find
the services they need, treat them with respect like you normally would, educate
yourselves or others on facts about mental health, and don’t label them as if
they’re an outcast.
C. Exercising daily, eating well, getting enough sleep, and practicing relaxation methods
also helps our physical, spiritual, and emotional health in the recovery process.
Body III (Visualization & Action)
A. By seeking professional help and taking the time to take care of your personal needs,
you’ll be in a healthier state of wellbeing mentally and physically.
B. On a bigger scale, with more people acknowledging and addressing their mental health
issues, the likelihood of suicide as an answer is less common.
C. Being aware of the misconceptions concerning mental health and why it should be taken
seriously will allow the conversation about this issue to be more common and people will
be more understanding or accepting of those who suffer from it.
Conclusion:​ Overall, mental health should be recognized as an important problem that many
people should address and handle whether they are victims of mental health issues or know close
ones that have it. If we continue to highlight the importance of mental health, this will open up a
safe space for everyone to be more mindful of those who struggle with it. Sometimes a little
checkup or reminder about this is all we need to ensure that we don’t lose ourselves or our loved
ones.