According to the World Health Organization, mental health disabilities are increasing globally. This augmentation includes a boost in substance use disorders, which means more people are consuming alcohol and/or other narcotics. In the United States alone, recent statistics indicate 22% of adults suffer from depressive symptoms. Further statistics suggest one in every four adults in the United States experience a diagnosable mental health condition in a given year.
The following activities are helpful to combat the ever-growing mental health epidemic:
Maintaining physical health, which includes eating healthily as well as keeping active. In fact, studies indicate exercise increases dopamine for up to two hours following activity.
Staying connected socially
Helping others
Reaching a mental state of flow. Flow is defined as being completely absorbed in and focused on an activity.
Asking for help; a.k.a. talking to someone
Talking with a trained mental health counselor can also help. To speak to a counselor on staff at Butterflies Prospering Wellness Co., contact admin@butterfliesprosperingwellness.com or call 254-213-9348.