Mental health is a growing challenge for the United States. The National Institute of Mental Health indicates that about one in five adults has mental health symptoms in their lives. However, mental health is only one part of this blog post. The other question to ask is to what degree is mental health influenced by economic uncertainty? This blog will discuss the mental turmoil during economic uncertainty and explore ways to find support and heal.
Those who experience mental stress know the problems it can cause. Mental stress can occur from a variety of sources. But let’s distinguish mental stress from life stress. Mental stress occurs after life stress has worn you down. As mental stress builds, it can create mental health symptoms, thus affecting someone’s life, well-being, and interpersonal relationships.
Uncontrollable Events
As of right now, many things in the world and the United States (US) are changing. Regardless of politics, from tariffs to budget cuts, there are many factors in the US creating financial stress and worry. From the cost of goods to layoffs, people have fears. This type of stress, when prolonged, can begin to negatively impact people’s mental health.
Most adults have developed various strategies to manage temporary stress, even temporary economic uncertainty. Yet, when the stress source becomes uncertain or prolonged, we too can begin to feel the negative effects. As stress persists, our internal mental resources can wear thin. This especially occurs when stressors fluctuate and don’t ease over time. Keep reading to learn a few healthy techniques to manage stress and mental health symptoms.
Mental Health Symptoms and Stress
As mentioned, it’s important to regulate how we manage stress. Otherwise, as mentioned by The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, various mental health, addiction, and even physical health risks can arise, depending on the length of exposure to the stressor. Here are some easy steps to help manage stress and low or mild mental health symptoms.
Find activities that bring joy or peace into your life – this can help to regulate the body and nervous system.
Connect with others you care about – this helps to break through isolation.
Maintain healthy habits (eating, sleeping, and exercising) – keeping the body healthy is important when managing stress and mental health symptoms.
Seek out professional therapy, if needed – this can help to guide you through challenges in life and release stress, while feeling supported.
We can’t control external factors in our lives; however, we can learn how to deal with them in healthier, more positive ways. Individual therapy near Milwaukee, WI can help with this. In individual therapy, you can learn skills to manage stress, cope with mental health symptoms, integrate stress and past trauma, and become the person you’ve always desired.
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