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It’s ok not to be ok… 

 It’s National Mental Health Awareness Month, so we figured it was a great time to chat mental health over here at Real Talk. Let’s face it, we are all touched by mental health challenges in one way or another. Whether it’s our own personal struggles or those of the people around us, it’s something that impacts us all. What’s more, mental health is a HUGE factor in our overall health, which is one of the many reasons we think National Mental Health Awareness Month deserves our attention.  

 And while those struggling with serious mental health issues should be under the care of a medical professional, there are definitely some everyday actions we can all take that can help us on the way to a healthy state of mind. Here are some of our faves. 

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Move yo body! Seriously, there are few things that can be counted on for shifting a funky mood like a good workout. And the science backs it up. A psychiatry study showed a “26% decrease in