Mental Health for Everyone, Esp. WordPress Professionals

Mental health disorders, statistically speaking, continue to increase across the U.S. and the world. It is not surprising, then, that the healthcare industry increasingly includes mental health as part of overall health. What is surprising is how short, easy practices that can be done at home will do just the trick to maintain well-being. WordPress professionals need to take care of their mental health too. This talk is about the particular hazards to mental health that a WordPress professional might face as well as simple practices to address them. Some of the hazards include: sitting for too long, social isolation, home/office boundaries, poor sleep, and stress of financial self-sufficiency. While many professionals face hazards, WordPress professionals who work for themselves can experience these challenges all at once and in an overwhelming way. Some simple mindfulness practices include body scan and breathing. Laura will also share local resources for getting help when a person’s daily functioning is at risk.

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