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Valentine's Day: It's Not Just for Lovers
Focus on Your Mental Health This February 14 With These Tips From TherapistFinder.com
(San Diego – February 10, 2010) – It's
time to reclaim February 14! Instead of stressing about planning the perfect
evening for your loved one or throwing a pity party for one, the California
Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) encourages you to
focus on making yourself happy this Valentine's Day.
Why? A recent study revealed that 46 out of 50 states
are happier than California. The study, released by the University of
Warwick and Hamilton College, was based on a four-year happiness survey
of 1.3 million people across the country by the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention. Despite California's sunny weather and quality of life,
the state ranked near the bottom of the list.
- Write a love note - to yourself. Make a list of the good
things in your life and keep it in your wallet. When you feel yourself
starting to dwell on the negative, pull out the list and refocus on
the positive.
- Commit to yourself, for bettor worse. No one is perfect.
Accept - even embrace! - the imperfections that make you who you are.
- Indulge, and go wild. Check something off your "bucket
list." Whether it's sky diving or making that long overdue trip
to Tahiti, make a plan and stick to it!
- Rekindle an old friendship. Get together with a childhood
or college friend and laugh about all the great memories you have
together.
- Share the love. Research opportunities to support a cause
you are passionate about and volunteer.
"A positive outlook is a key component of a healthy
lifestyle," said Caloric Garaged, a licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist and California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist
member. "This Valentine's Day, give yourself some much-needed attention
and love. Remember - it's your life, and treat it well."
If you are struggling to find happiness in your life, visit www.Therapistfinder.com to find a therapist near you. A therapist can help you cope with relationship problems, anxiety, depression work struggles, challenging family dynamics and other issues that are preventing you from living a full and happy life.
About CAMFT
The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
(CAMFT) is a professional organization representing the state's leading
licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. CAMFT provides TherapistFinder.com
as a resource for individuals looking for marriage and family therapists
located in California. Marriage and Family Therapists treat a comprehensive
range of issues including depression, anxiety, phobias/fears, elder and
child issues, relationship issues, post-traumatic stress and severe mental
illness. For more information, visit www.camft.org
or www.TherapistFinder.com.
Media Contact: Tricia Whittemore
Porter Novelli
Phone: (619) 687-7018 or (603) 219-6088
E-mail: tricia.whittemore@porternovelli.com
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