6 Things You Should Know About Mental Health

6 Things You Should Know About Mental Health

1. Eating fast food may make you more likely to develop depression: A study in Public Health Nutrition revealed that eating commercial baked goods and fast food is linked to depression. Consumers of fast food were found to be 51% more likely to develop depression compared to those who ate little or no fast food. 
2. Getting involved with your community makes you more mentally resilient: Community involvement, from chess clubs to sports teams, is connected to increased psychological strength to endure and overcome challenges, according to Social Psychological and Personality Science. Find something outside of work that gives you a sense of belonging and purpose, such as volunteering, connecting with friends, or helping out a family member.
3. Feeling stressed could be genetic: Researchers have identified a gene that affects our ability to cope in stressful situations, explaining why some people can keep cool while others fall to pieces when facing the same stressful stimuli. A study in the Archives of General Psychiatry reveals that subjects with low levels of the stress-related gene had more negative feelings during stressful situations.
4. Having a healthy body weight decreases risk of depression: A review of 15 studies in the Archives of General Psychiatry showed that obesity is linked to a greater risk of developing depression.
5. Omega-3 supplements are effective in treating depression: The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry reports that omega-3 can be used to effectively treat major depression. While it has been established that a diet rich in omega-3 is beneficial for your heart and brain health, this study was the largest of its kind to demonstrate a clear link between omega-3 supplementation and depression.
6. Anxiety may affect cardiovascular health: A three-year followup study, published by the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, reports that people with panic disorder have higher stroke risk. Talk with your healthcare provider if you are experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, and palpitations. More Info here

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