Episode 6: Depression & Anxiety: The importance of mental health awareness

Jes Live.

What is Mental health? Mental Health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Depression comes from worrying too much about past events and anxiety comes from worrying too much about the future. Both of which we can't control. Ways to Deal with Depression and Anxiety 1.Talk to someone- Rather it’s a family, friend or love one, it is imperative that you reach out to someone. 2. Medication and Journaling- Studies have shown that 30-minute mindfulness meditation sessions are better than drugs or counseling alone for depression. Journaling also allows you to get those thoughts out of your head and puts them somewhere else. 3. Change your environment- Go outside and go for a walk. Or sit on the porch or patio. Go to the park and play with your kids. Let that sunlight hit your face. Do something that is going to change your current mood and get you focused on something else outside of your thoughts. 4. Exercise- Allows you to relieve built up stress and tension. Consult with your physician first before you start doing rigorous activities. 5. Speak to a therapist. There is nothing wrong with going to see someone to discuss the issues that you are having.