45 HAS EMERGED AS THE AGE BRITS HIT THEIR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS PEAK – ACCORDING TO A NEW STUDY
Despite its name, forest bathing doesn’t actually involve water. Instead, it’s about absorbing the sights, sounds, and scents of the forest to promote relaxation and mental clarity.
With hundreds of thousands of people in the UK experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder and other effects of winter, many Brits may be finding themselves concerned about their loved ones’ wellbeing this winter.
As the end of the year approaches, many people feel motivated to build healthy habits due to a natural inclination for reflection and evaluation.
Living vicariously through your clients’ thoughts, experiences and emotions puts you in a difficult place at times. The psychological demands can lead to burnout, stress and deteriorating mental health if you don’t manage them effectively.
Commenting on this news, Paul Guess, mental wellbeing expert at caba, has revealed the impact loneliness can have on our mental wellbeing and shared his expert advice for coping with feelings of loneliness.
Working in the care profession is incredibly rewarding but can also be demanding. The constant need to support others, combined with long hours and emotional strain, can take a toll on your well- being.
For example, the 4-7-8 breathing technique involves breathing in for 4 seconds, holding that breath for 7 seconds, and then exhaling for 8 seconds. This helps focus the mind and body on breathing, calming your nerves and helping to decrease anxiety symptoms.
Many people experience some form of stress after being in an accident that wasn't their fault but usually recover reasonably soon after the accident. What happens when the symptoms don't go away? Could they be symptomatic of something more serious, like PTSD, a recognised psychiatric illness?
Mental health shapes every aspect of our lives, from how we make decisions to how we interact with others. Yet, it often receives less attention than physical health. Increasing your mental wellbeing doesn’t require monumental changes; small, consistent actions can lead to significant benefits.