Your mental health affects every area of your life. Once stigmatized, people are now starting to prioritize mental health more than ever before. Americans bring awareness and connect people to resources in support of better mental health each May. Mental Health Awareness Month was first celebrated in 1949 and has been creating awareness on the importance of mental wellbeing since. Take this month to make your mental health a priority.
If you suffer from mental illness, you are not alone. 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. The status of our mental wellbeing also creates a ripple effect on more negative outcomes. People with depression have a 40% higher risk of developing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases than the general population. Luckily there are simple steps that you can do today to build a foundation of better mental health.
Adding mediation, mindfulness and daily self-care rituals into your routine can make a significant impact on your wellbeing. Just a few minutes a day reflecting on yourself can bring about meaningful change. So practice mindfulness by simply being aware of the present moment. Checking in with yourself in a quick meditation has been found to improve stress reactivity, increase overall happiness, lower blood pressure, improve depression and reduce negative thoughts. Practicing mindfulness can improve sleep and reduce chronic pain, both of which are connected to overall mental health. Even just a few minutes a day can help you restore your inner peace and find calmness in your otherwise busy schedule.
Research reveals that mindfulness is significantly connected with more positive thinking, overall wellbeing and life satisfaction. Mindfulness gives us a chance to become more aware of ourselves and find more gratitude. Making time in your day to practice a self-care activity that makes you feel relaxed and centered can have major impacts on your overall health.
Practicing a mindfulness technique does not have to be complicated. In fact, you can do it anytime, anywhere. Treo and Healthy Minds Innovations® are partnering to bring Treo members direct access to simple meditations. Whether you’re driving to work, taking a walk, or simply relaxing at home, you can pause and check in with yourself. Starting now, you have access to Healthy Minds Innovations® tracks right in the Mindfulness tile on your Treo dashboard.
Don’t let limited time stand in the way of finding peace in your day. Treo offers Healthy Minds Innovations® sessions starting at just 5 minutes! You will find guided sessions on self-healing, compassion, self-doubt and many other topics that fit what you need most. Taking care of your mental wellbeing is just as important as your physical well being and now mindfulness practice just became much more accessible!
If you or someone you know is struggling, be sure to connect with The Suicide Prevention Life Line or the Mental Health America Screening tools.
Jill Woodward is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a Nutrition Education Specialist. She has a Master’s in nutrition and dietetics and has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals and outpatient clinics. Jill has also worked with fortune 500 companies across the US on developing a culture of health in their corporate environments. Jill enjoys seeing people achieve their chosen health and wellness goals. Her evidence based approach helps individuals reach their goals as part of their unique lifestyle to successfully sustain their healthy habits.
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