Get Happy – Why Exercise Can Lift Your Mood @ClevelandClinic #physicalactivity

Here’s a fact that may surprise you: By the year 2020, depression is projected to be a leading social and economic burden worldwide — second only to coronary artery disease! Psychotherapy and antidepressants are effective but aren’t for everyone.

But there’s another treatment for depression that’s free and available to everyone: exercise. It will also lower your blood pressure, improve your cholesterol profile, help control blood sugar, and reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and common cancers. And, of course, help you achieve or maintain a healthy weight.

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2016/03/get-happy-exercise-can-lift-mood-infographic/?

“Piglet?” said Pooh. “Yes Pooh?” said Piglet. “Do you ever have days when everything feels… Not Very Okay At All?

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“Piglet?” said Pooh. “Yes Pooh?” said Piglet. “Do you ever have days when everything feels… Not Very Okay At All? And sometimes you don’t even know why you feel Not Very Okay At All, you just know that you do.” Piglet nodded his head sagely. “Oh yes,”

We’re delighted to gather members from our Women’s Mental Health Network this morning for an online networking event.@StPatricks

St Patrick’s Mental Health Services

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We’re delighted to gather members from our Women’s Mental Health Network this morning for an online networking event. Our Advocacy Manager, Louise O’ Leary, is now taking us through why we decided to create a space to focus on topics around #women’s #mentalhealth.

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