Wellness Tool #27: Self Care

Me-time includes mainly pampering myself with a trip to the hair salon or trip to the nail salon for a pedicure. Self-care is a personal way of expressing self-love and self-worth. Occasionally I will get a massage which makes me feel totally rejuvenated.

Patricia Ward

Patricia is the Lead CPSS at the RI International Outpatient Clinic in New Bern, North Carolina. When asked to be a part of the mental health squad, she was delighted. Her motto is, “Be proactive about one’s mental health. Caring for your mental health is just as important as one’s physical health. So let mental health care be intentional.”