As we embark upon a new year, it feels like the perfect time to set new goals that inspire and challenge us. This year, I’m doing something I’ve been thinking about for quite some time: starting this blog. It feels like the right moment to begin sharing my thoughts, ideas, and experiences in a meaningful way. I hope that by doing so, I’ll be working on two of my own mental health resolutions for 2025: getting creative and using social media to connect in a deeper way. Sharing this blog is also a way for me to stick with these resolutions and hold myself accountable. I hope that we can encourage and inspire each other on our mental health journeys.

I’m not the only one who is prioritizing mental health this year. A recent poll conducted by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) reveals that 33% of Americans are making a mental health-related resolution for 2025. This marks a 5% increase from the previous year, and it is the highest percentage since the APA began tracking this question in 2021. Young adults are the most likely to make mental health resolutions, with almost half of 18–34-year-olds doing so. This is reassuring since young adults are also the most likely to report poor mental health.

I’m optimistic that making a mental health resolution is more than just a passing trend. I believe this reflects a growing awareness of the importance of emotional well-being and the need to prioritize self-care. I am grateful that resources have become more accessible, and that more people – especially young people – are actively nurturing their mental health. Here’s to a creative, connected, and intentional 2025. Let’s make this year one where we embrace growth, support each other, and take those small steps toward the lives we want to create.

Here are some of the most popular mental health resolutions for 2025 that can help guide you in your own self-care journey:

1. Exercise More
2. Meditate
3. Spend More Time in Nature
4. Focus on Spirituality
5. See a Therapist
6. Take a Social Media Break
7. Journal
8. See a Psychiatrist
9. Use a Mental Health App