NBC We can all use a little mental health tune-up once in a while. But what if your financial circumstances prevent you from sitting down with a mental health professional or you want an alternative to traditional talk therapy? The good news is, you do have some great options. Here are five alternative ways to get you started on the path to better mental health. Practice mindfulness meditation Unsplash/Kosal Ley Mindfulness seems to be quite the buzz word lately, and for good reason.