The likelihood is that we have all suffered with some form of mental health challenges in our lives, whether we have realised it or not. Life has changed a lot in the past few years, with Covid-19 having a long lasting impact on our physical and mental wellbeing.
It is often easier to notice physical health concerns and address those, therefore pushing any mental health concerns to the side – followed with a “I just need more sleep” or “It’s been a stressful week at work”… sound familiar?
So, what is put in place to raise awareness on this topic?
World Mental Health Day falls on the 10th of October every year, being defined by the World Health Organisation as
The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.” (WHO, 2022)1.
(Mental Health Foundation, 2022)2.
This years theme for World Mental Health Day is ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’. Currently, movements and continuous calls to local governments are being made in the hopes to spread more global awareness on mental health and how much of an impact it is making on peoples lives.
You can read more about this year’s World Mental Health Day here.3
What are some warning signs of mental health?
The APA4 have compiled a list of some more common signs and symptoms people suffering with mental health may experience, here are a small few they include in their list
- Mood changes
- Problems thinking
- Nervousness
- Sleep or appetite changes
It is extremely important to seek help when you feel you need it and there are so many options available for everyone. There are anonymous help lines, charities, therapists, GPs and so many more.
How can goPhysio help?
It is widely recognised that exercise is a fantastic way of helping those suffering with many different forms of mental health issues. Here at goPhysio, alongside our normal Pilates classes, we are offering a ‘Mindfulness Pilates Workshop’ which is being led by our Sports Therapist and Pilates Instructor, Sheena.
Sheena has been busy prepping for her Mindfulness Pilates and has listed some benefits she feels you will be able to take from this workshop:
- Stress relief
- Alleviating heart disease
- Lowering blood pressure
- Reducing chronic pain
- Improving sleep
- Alleviating gastrointestinal issues
If you think this can benefit you, please visit our website here and book your place today!
Do we have any tips we can offer in the mean time?
Below you can see some of our team’s top tips on how they help their own mental health, there might be some good suggestions in there for you!
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