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How does being in nature improve mental health?

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Is there a connection between nature and mental health? Humans and nature are intertwined. I'm sure we all know by now that humans are made up of around 70% water, natural sun light determines our circadian rhythm  (sleep pattern) and astrologists believe that the alignment of the stars influence many details of  our lives. If ones physical body is so wrapped up in nature, then it only makes sense that the mind is too.  Scientifically, nature affects humans in various ways including : The Physical body  Reduces blood pressure and heart rate  Reduces the amount of stress hormones in the body Reduces muscle tension  Improves immune system function  Reduces nervous system arousal  The mind Improves our attention span and memory Reduces negative emotions such as anger, fear and sadness Helps us to regulate our emotions Has soothing abilities (white noise) Reduce the intensity of ADHD symptoms Ornamental plants and the mind/body connection  In the fifteenth season of grey's anatomy,
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Why is journaling important for mental health?

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Why is journaling important for mental health? There are many different ways in which Journaling can positively impact our mental health, some of which include:  Processing events and emotions: Private reflection helps us to come to terms with issues that we may be facing by processing events and their accompanying emotions, and develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and our difficulties or triggers.  Supports a body and mind connection : Journaling has been shown to improve physical health by reducing the amount of stress hormones in the body: Decreasing heart rate and blood pressure  Decreasing of asthmatic and arthritic symptoms Increasing immune system function Increasing digestive system functioning  Improving function of certain internal organs Journaling can help you recognise the warning signs: For example, by writing down how you felt before a panic attack came on, you'll be creating a list of 'what to look out for', from this, you can build a repertoire of  t
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Mental wellness made simple

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What is mental wellness? One of the best definitions I've come across that encapsulates mental wellness comes from the Singapore association for mental health , they define mental wellness as a positive state of mind that is more than an absence of mental illness.  Mental wellness is something we all take for granted until it begins to dwindle, we often don't even think about our mental state until things have taken a turn. in essence, we're okay until we're not.  What is the difference between mental health and wellness? The difference between mental health and wellness can be confusing, but the main difference is that mental health is determined by diagnosis. For example, this includes mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression and ADHD, to name a few. Where as mental wellness is based on your mental state (whether you’re in a positive or negative mindset).  The biggest difference is that with mental health you often have a treatment plan such as medication o
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