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With 1 in 4 people experiencing mental health problems each year and Covid causing a sharp spike in new mental health cases it has never been a better time to look after you mental wellbeing… With 1 in 4 people experiencing mental health problems each year and Covid causing a sharp spike in new mental health cases it has never been a better time to look after you mental wellbeing… Statistics show nearly 3 in 4 people living on a low income have reported experiencing a mental health disorder but surprisingly more than 6 in 10 living in the highest household income bracket have also reported mental health problems; 4 in 10 of those people experiencing depression. The most common mental health disorder in Britain is a mixture of anxiety and depression with 7.8% of people diagnosed. So what can you do to help keep your mind and mental wellbeing above board? The great outdoors really is great
Being outdoors can be good for mental health, getting out in nature can lower anxiety by offering a calming effect and can ultimately lift your mood When in nature, people may experience a more positive mood and better cognitive function. The peace nature offers can improve your mind-set and thought patterns and give you the ability to focus. The outdoors is also known to heighten your creativity leading to positive thought. Try and take 30-60 minutes out a day to embrace nature and improve your mental wellness. Guided meditation
Who knew that heading to spotify or YouTube could help, the use of guided meditation has soared in recent years. It is estimated that 200-500 million people worldwide use meditation as a way to help with stress or a mental health disorders. Guided meditation has many health benefits; it is thought that guided meditation can improve anxiety levels by 60%. Meditation is also thought to help insomnia suffers reduce their wake time by a huge 50%. Take up a new hobby
Taking up a new hobby can help your mental wellbeing, not only will a new hobby take your focus away from the negative feelings and give you something to focus on but also meeting new people with a shared interest can help socially and mentally. Social isolation is a leading cause of some mental health issues normally affecting the older generation but it can cause anyone a negative impact on their mental health if they are isolated from human interaction.
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