{"id":11826,"date":"2021-05-12T14:19:05","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T13:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wowbeauty.co\/?p=11826"},"modified":"2025-01-06T17:24:19","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T16:24:19","slug":"choose-kindness-for-your-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wowbeauty.co\/health-and-wellbeing\/choose-kindness-for-your-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Choose Kindness for your Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

If there\u2019s one thing that we\u2019ve learnt over the last year it\u2019s that mental health is fragile and that it\u2019s something that changes and involves sometimes without us even recognising it ourselves.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m hopeful because so many have experienced changes in their own mental health over the last year in particular \u2013 that there is some more kindness, greater understanding and ultimately less stigma attached to it \u2013 after all mental health affects us all.<\/p>\n

Mental health is everyone\u2019s concern, at least it should be because it affects every human being, and thankfully mental health management is something that has been highlighted much more in recent times.<\/p>\n

Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 was very much focused on lockdown life<\/a> and dealing with the dramatic changes to our lives due to COVID-19. This year as we finally begin the process of coming out of lockdown there are a range of new challenges to face namely the impact of entering the world again and navigating what\u2019s been termed the new normal. Many are dealing with the after-effects of covid such as personal loss, trying to get back to full health after covid, emotional and psychological challenges etc\u2026and now the challenge of getting back to life. A lot of people have admitted to feeling anxious about this and I think that it\u2019s for all of us to be mindful and understanding towards our family, friends, and colleagues \u2013 accepting that everyone is starting from a different place.<\/p>\n

Employers also have a duty to re-calibrate their working practices and put up employee well-being at the forefront especially as they expect people to start getting back to the office In some instances: but let\u2019s not forget that those who will still be working from home need to be supported too.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Mental health problems are one of the main causes of the overall disease burden worldwide.<\/p>\n

Today we\u2019re sharing some information about mental health, some signs to look out for from people who may be struggling, statistics about mental health and some tips on how to help improve your own mental health<\/a>. We are by no means professionals and have sourced information from reputable sources in order to support this post, but please do also contact professionals if you need help. This article is just some advice from us to hopefully help you in your journey.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Take control, take your time <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

This is an opportunity for you well for all of us actually to decide how we want to navigate the world going forward, I honestly think that there are areas of our lives where we can create our own version of the new normal. So, if going out to crowded social events doesn\u2019t feel right for you right now, then say so. (Many people have admitted that they often felt social pressure to go to events prior to Covid)<\/p>\n

<\/span>Speak to your employer<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re finding it difficult to adjust at work, speak to your employer<\/p>\n

<\/span>Signs of depression<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

People who are depressed may:<\/p>\n