The Psychology of Self-Care

Thank you for listening and supporting This Might HelpToday's episode is all about self-care. What self-care actually is from the psychological perspective, and why boundary setting is key to establishing self-care in your life. You can find us on socials @thismighthelppodcast - ⁠Instagram⁠The full video version of this episode is available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thismighthelppodcastSome of the key research we chat about can be found below:El-Osta, A., Webber, D., Gnani, S., Banarsee, R., Mummery, D., Majeed, A., & Smith, P. (2019). The Self-Care Matrix: A Unifying Framework for Self-Care.Esch, T., & Stefano, G. B. (2022). The BERN Framework of Mind-Body Medicine: Integrating Self-Care, Health Promotion, Resilience, and Applied Neuroscience. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, 16, 913573. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnint.2022.913573Martínez N, Connelly CD, Pérez A, Calero P. Self-care: A concept analysis. Int J Nurs Sci. 2021 Sep 5;8(4):418-425. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2021.08.007. PMID: 34631992; PMCID: PMC8488814.WHO guideline on self-care interventions for health and well-being, 2022 revision. Retrieved August 11, 2025, from https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240052192Some additional resources can be found here:Headspace article: https://www.headspace.com/mindfulness/self-care-ideasIf you or a loved one needs further support, we strongly encourage you to speak with your GP, psychologist, or another qualified healthcare professional.Additional support can be found through:Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au 1300 22 4636 LifeLine - https://988lifeline.org/get-help/ 13 11 14 Headspace - https://headspace.org.au 1800 650 890 (for those aged 25 or under)