July 20, 2007
Mental Health Problem
Research indicates that around 1 in 4 of us will experience some kind of a mental health problem at some point in our lives. We cannot predict who they will be and we cannot identify one single cause but instead it would appear that a combination of biochemical, psychological, environmental and even genetic factors can all play a role in triggering a mental health problem.The most common types of mental health problems are anxiety related disorders and depression. Many very mild cases of anxiety and depression can be alleviated or even eliminated by learning some simple self help techniques and sometimes it can be a matter of just making some simple lifestyle adjustments. If you are feeling slightly stressed, a bit down in the dumps or a little anxious, then you could try the following to see if they make a difference.Self help techniques0 Identify any worries you have and speak about how you feel with friends and loved ones0 Cut down on alcohol, smoking, tea, coffee and other stimulants0 Eat a balanced and healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables0 Make sure you are getting enough Omega 3 fatty acids in your diet in the form of […]





















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