Low-Cost Ways To Maintain Your Mental Health [Video]

Self-care is a term we hear thrown around a lot these days, often accompanied by images of luxurious spa treatments and pricey meditation retreats. But what if your mental health needs some TLC while your wallet disagrees? The good news is that effective self-care doesn’t require a hefty price tag.

When considering how we nurture ourselves, it’s helpful to reflect on the origins of self-care. During the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. and The Black Panther Party illuminated the connection between poverty, health discrepancies, and systemic inequity. For them, self-care wasn’t merely a personal ritual but a revolutionary act—a strategic move to preserve mental and physical health amidst an unjust social landscape. Angela Davis found solace in meditation during her time behind bars, while Rosa Parks, who had an interest in Buddhism, practiced yoga—all without spending a dime.

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