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Staying active:

It has been well proven with research that physical exercise

reduces the effects of disorders such as depression and

anxiety. It also helps with secondary problems like raising self-

esteem and reducing the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

Tip: If you don’t have time for

the gym take the kids to the park

and play a game of soccer or tag.
Not only does this get you active
and outdoors but it also gets

your children participating. Both

of these things are important to

their health and wellbeing as

well as yours and gives you time

to bond.

Get enough sleep:

Many people with a mental illness have trouble sleeping yet

lack of sleep causes our bodies and brains to become

stressed. This in turn can lead to an individual’s condition

worsening.

Avoid alcohol and other drugs:

Drug and alcohol use can often have negative impacts on a

person’s mental wellbeing, causing lack of sleep, anxiety,

depression and paranoia. Many metal illness are often

caused or exacerbated by prolonged drug or alcohol use.