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8 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Mental Health
Have you ever wondered what healthy habits you should add to your list of to-dos? We all should give enough time and attention to our mental health and what better way than to adopt some new healthy habits along the way. If you keep it a habit, sooner or later, it can feel like a part of you. So the healthier, the better. Here are eight healthy habits to improve your mental wellbeing. Adopting an upright posture It’s time to stretch out those muscles and stand like you mean it. According to a study in the Journal of Behavioral Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, upright posture can have a positive effect…
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Art Therapy For Better Mental Health
Mental Health Art refers to artistic expressions that showcase the impact of different mental illnesses on humans. This includes various art forms, like painting, sculpting, music, dancing, singing, photography, poetry, acting, etc. Art has the ability to serve as a very powerful instrument that can be used to communicate one’s feelings and experiences that one goes through while struggling with mental health issues. It can also help to raise awareness, reduce stigmas related to it and promote mental wellness. Mental Health Art helps individuals in expressing their core feelings, emotions, and struggles which they may not be able to describe in words. Art provides a way through which people can…
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Movies And Mental Illness: A Journey Through Films
Cinema has a stronghold on the way reality is realized. Movies and TV shows not only depict realities but construct them. At times, cinema addresses the issues and questions that are necessary but sidelined due to their uncomfortable nature and tabooed status. Mental illness is one such issue that used to lie at the margins due to the taboo associated with it, but with the progression of time, it has come to the forefront and gained mainstream attention with ongoing discussions and advancements. But for cinema, mental illness, and mental health has been a topic of interest and exploration for ages. There have been multiple movies about mental illness in…
