September often means a shift into overdrive.
School schedules, work demands, shorter daylight hours — it’s easy to feel stressed, irritable, or drained. Sleep suffers, mood dips, and “just being tired” can spiral into something more serious if ignored. This is the month to press reset.
Why It Matters
- Chronic stress raises cortisol, linked to high blood pressure, weight gain, and diabetes.
- Poor sleep weakens immunity and sharpens anxiety.
- Mood changes often go unnoticed until they affect relationships, work, or health.
Quick Self-Check
❓ Sleeping fewer than 7 hours most nights?
❓ Relying on caffeine or late-night scrolling to get through the day?
❓ Feeling irritable, overwhelmed, or checked-out?
❓ Lost interest in things you once enjoyed?
Solutions That Help
Reset Sleep
- Keep a regular bedtime/wake-time (even on weekends).
- Shut off screens 1 hour before bed.
- Can’t sleep? Get up, stretch, or read until sleepy.
Stress Less
- Try a 10-minute walk or breathing exercise daily.
- Journaling thoughts helps clear mental clutter.
Mood Check-In
- Rate your mood 1–10 each day for 2 weeks.
- Share results with your provider if sadness, anxiety, or exhaustion persist.
- Clinica Medica Familiar have Community Health Workers on-site that can assist you in several categories such as Counseling, Transportation, Food, Housing, etc.
Lifestyle Fuel
Balanced meals, hydration, and 15 minutes of natural light each morning improve mood and circadian rhythm.
When to Seek Care
If low mood, anxiety, or insomnia lasts more than 2 weeks — or interferes with daily life — reach out. Effective therapies and safe medications exist, and early support makes a big difference.
How We Can Help
- Quick screenings for depression, anxiety, and sleep concerns
- Referrals to counseling or therapy
- Safe guidance on supplements or medications
- Free “2-Week Sleep Reset Plan” handout available at your visit. Ask your Provider.
📞 Call today to book your child’s back-to-school check-up and set them up for a healthy year.
Clinica Medica Familiar Locations
Montebello: (323) 712-4811
Ontario: (909) 988-3288
Rialto: (909) 877-8868
