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Mental Health, It’s a WRAP! Something Extra for Self-Care

Posted on May 8, 2024May 9, 2024 by Lisa Ragan
A colorful image with a photo on the left side of the image with a Light green background Image of a graphic of a the side profile of a head with the top cut off and releasing colorful flowers that cover the top part of the image. There are also small flowers on the left top side of the head and two white flowers on the left of the image and 3 white flowers on the right. Text centered at the bottom of the head figure says, "Mental Health Self-Care WRAP® I Matter." On the far right of the image is the TDMHSAS logo and the WRAP Wellness Plan logo on top of a gradient purple background.

As someone who lives a life of grateful recovery from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), I get to practice managing my own self-care every day. But like many of you, I live a life that is indeed very full with a job I love, a family I adore, two fluffy dogs I spoil, and a… Read more Mental Health, It’s a WRAP! Something Extra for Self-Care

Taking Care of Your Mental Health in 2021

Posted on January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 by Lisa Ragan
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The importance of our mental health has risen to a new awareness during these topsy turvy times of COVID-19. Many of us have found ourselves worrying about our loved ones, our jobs, our communities and experiencing intense feelings of sadness or despair. Know that it’s natural to feel sad, anxious, overwhelmed, fearful, depressed, or even… Read more Taking Care of Your Mental Health in 2021

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