Mental Health Awareness Month 1st-31st May

There are so many things that can contribute to a decline in our mental health, relationships, exams, work pressures, starting new jobs, retirement, moving home, health issues, grief, parenting and many more other life in general or life changing events.

According to studies conducted by the Mental Health Foundation, Anxiety is the most common mental health problem that people face, and a quarter of the adults who took part in the study have admitted that they have stopped doing things they want to do because their anxiety.
Even though anxiety is a normal feeling felt by all of us, it can become overwhelming and take over our lives.

There are many things we can do to help keep our mental health healthy. You just have to find the thing/s that work for you.
Some people find physical exercise helpful in times of a mental health crisis, while others finding meeting up with friends for a coffee and chat more beneficial.

Holistic treatments are a great way to de-stress and relax. Being in a more relaxed state can help our bodies natural healing abilities to come forth and balance the body as a whole.

It’s not just about selecting the right holistic treatment to bring bout relaxation, it’s also about creating the right atmosphere that works for you.
If you’re too hot, too cold, if the treatment space is too quiet, or if you’re not keen on the music playing, if you’re in an uncomfortable position then you’ll find it hard to relax.
Only when you have the right treatment in the right atmosphere will you be able to truly relax allowing your body the chance to unlock the naturally occurring Serotonin, Dopamine and Endorphins hormones.

Dopamine

Also known as the “feel good” hormone as it plays a role in feeling happiness, pleasure and reward.

Endorphins

This hormone is your body’s natural pain killers, that help overcome stress or discomfort.

Serotonin

Helps to balance your mood and promote feelings of well-being.

Holistic treatments are fast becoming a popular choice of helping to control stress and anxiety in today’s demanding and fast pace life.
If you think this sounds like something that is of interest to you then please contact me so we can have a chat about all the treatments that I have to offer and to make an appointment.

mentalhealth.org.uk
beautyatobelisk.co.uk/holistic-therapies

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