The interlink between a Healthy Lifestyle and Mental Health

Body and Mind working in connection 



Whilst therapies and coping strategies are always helpful, they can be limited if our lifestyle habits are not particularly healthy. Making changes in sleep, diet and exercise can be instrumental in both improving our emotional wellbeing but also in preventing future mental ill- health (Labrum, n.d). It is therefore very important for one to consider and value both the physical (body) and mental health. 




One to reap the benefits of and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. they should change their eating habits, sleeping habits and daily activities. 


Understand this more in Rebbeca Labrum findings:



What are health pillars and why are they important?


Pillars, in general, hold up a structure. in the case of health pillars. they are the framework that supports and hold up one's health. Just like a physical structure, if one of the pillars is weak or damaged, it can cause problems for the whole structure. That is why it's important to focus on all health pillar and not just one. Read more  

 




References

Labrum, R. (n.d). https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Understanding-Lifestyle-and-Mental-Health.pdf

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