• Book an intake consultation Contact Now Schedule an Appointment

    26711 Woodward Ave. Suite 306
    Huntington Woods, MI 48070
    (248) 860-2024

  • Marsh Psychology Group

    My WordPress Blog

    • Home
    • Our Staff
      • Pamela Marsh, Psy.D.
      • Carol VanKampen, LMSW
      • Laura Gross, LMSW
      • Claudia Coxx, LMSW
      • Angela Hunter, MA, LPC
      • Madison Broadwell, LLMSW
    • Services Provided
    • Getting Started
      • FAQs
      • Rates and Insurance
      • Client Forms
      • Appointment Request
    • Resources
      • Recent News
      • Mental Health Links
      • Physical Health Links
    • Careers
    • Contact
    • Blog

    Signs you Need to Take a Mental Health Day

    January 27, 2023

    Do you ever get up in the morning and wonder if it would be okay for you to take a mental health day? If so, you’re definitely not alone. In fact, research from the American Psychological Association shows that today’s workforce is experiencing job burnout at alarming rates.

    What are Mental Health Days Exactly?

    The good news is that taking a mental health day every once in a while can absolutely help you cope with work-related stress. But mental health days should not be confused with sick days.

    Mental health days are simply those times when you need to take a break from anything work related. These personal days are used to reset your mind by focusing on activities that rejuvenate and reenergize you.

    Signs it’s Time for a Mental Health Day

    The following are some red flags that are letting you know you need to put your mental health first:

    You Feel Run Down

    Being stressed and overworked can take a toll on your mind and body. If you’ve been feeling run down for a period of time, take a break.

    You Feel Angry More Often

    When we feel stressed and burned out, we become angry far more easily and far more often. If you find you have been getting easily irritated, this is a sign it may be time for a mental health day.

    You’re Having a Hard Time Focusing

    When we’re stressed, our mental faculties take a hit and we can’t focus as easily. This makes it incredibly hard to get any work done. Which of course just makes us feel more stressed.

    If you notice your cognitive abilities have declined a bit, may be time to call off work for a day of destressing.

    If you have been experiencing any of these signs, I encourage you to put your mental health first and take a mental health day. And if you would like to speak to someone about how you’re feeling, please reach out to me. I’m a great listener and have numerous tools for coping with stress that I can share with you.

    SOURCES:

    https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/blog/mental-health-day-from-work

    10 Signs You Need a Mental Health Day

    https://www.livestrong.com/article/13767705-how-to-take-mental-health-day/

    Share this:

    • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
    • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

    Filed Under: mental health

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *



    26711 Woodward Ave. Suite 306
    Huntington Woods, MI 48070

    (248) 860-2024
    info@marshpsychologygroup.com

    Contact Today

    Marsh Psychology Group
    info@marshpsychologygroup.com
    (248) 860-2024

    A Website by Brighter Vision | Privacy Policy