Mental fitness
Preventative action is a vital part of looking after your mental health. Here’s some tips on establishing a ‘mental fitness’ routine.
Read moreIt’s common knowledge that even a little bit of exercise is good for the body, but recent studies show that getting in shape also has great benefits for your emotional wellbeing.
It’s common knowledge that even a little bit of exercise is good for the body.
“Studies show that getting in shape also has great benefits for your emotional wellbeing.”
That’s right, simply by joining your mates for a game, going for a run or ditching the car for a bike or a pair of runners can help fine-tune your mind as well! Looking after your body may help prevent and treat mental health conditions, as well as lifting your overall mood and reducing your risk of developing depression and dementia as you age.
With mental health issues becoming more of an issue in our society (1 in 5 experience mental health issues in any given year), now’s the time to start pounding the pavement!
With so many benefits, we reckon there’s more than enough reasons to get active, starting today!
MensLine Australia is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with professional counsellors providing information and support for all emotional health issues.
Call us on 1300 78 99 78 or access online counselling.
Preventative action is a vital part of looking after your mental health. Here’s some tips on establishing a ‘mental fitness’ routine.
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