Lesson One - Possible Treatments for Mental Health Conditions
Complementary and Lifestyle Interventions
There are some lifestyle changes that can help alleviate the effects of negative mental health or even a mental illness. Some of the main changes a person could make are found on the following tabs:
This can be almost as effective as taking medication. Exercising can increase the release of neurotransmitters, which stimulate the growth of new neurons (this is what medication does). Aim for 30–60 minutes a day of aerobic exercise to see the most benefit.
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A social support network is a group of trusted people that someone feels they can talk to about serious stuff that happens in life. Having this support network helps to stave off feelings of isolation.
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This is for both a healthy mind and body. Consuming balanced meals throughout the day will help a person to maintain energy and minimize mood swings.
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Having good sleep hygiene can help to reduce stress, irritability, moodiness, and fatigue. Aiming for 7–9 hours of sleep per night is a good target.
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Courtesy of Beyond Blue, www.beyondblue.org.au
Courtesy of Beyond Blue, www.beyondblue.org.au