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Depression - 10 natural ways to lift mood

Written by Brittany George | Apr 4, 2016 12:57:05 AM

As well as clinical treatment for depression, clinicians may also recommend natural ways to help a patient along the road to optimal health to feel happier and stay well.

A healthy diet, exercise, relaxation techniques and doing things that bring joy all contribute towards helping to recover from a depressive mental state.

Affecting more than 340 million people in the world, depression is one of the most well-known mental disorders. Similar in ways to the symptoms that indicate general anxiety disorder, the symptoms of depression can be slower to detect. But they can have easy remedies.

Below is an exclusive look at the best natural ways to treat depression. Of course, it's imperative to consult your physician if you notice an abrupt change in your mood, feelings or sense of well-being, but it's good to know that some slight life changes could make you feel better.

Situational depression is triggered commonly by external events, and clinical depression is triggered from within. Very often, clinical depression needs medical attention.

Natural exercises can help renew a sense of purpose and  reinvigorate attitudes toward certain areas of life. Natural ways that help symptoms of depression include;

  • Eating a healthy balanced diet with lots of fruit and vegetables
  • Eating more foods with B vitamins
  • Writing down goals
  • Drinking more water
  • Getting closer to nature
  • Developing a routine sleep cycle
  • Doing something new or creative
  • Talking with someone you trust
  • Taking some light exercise
  • Trying relaxation techniques such as Yoga and meditation
  • Giving up drinking coffee

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The 17th International Mental Health Conference; Guiding the Change will be held at the brand new Sea World Resort Conference Centre on the Gold Coast, QLD from the 11 -12 August 2016.

This conference will bring together leading clinical practitioners, academics, service providers and mental health experts to deliberate and discuss Mental Health issues confronting Australia and New Zealand.

The conference program will be designed to challenge, inspire, demonstrate and encourage participants while facilitating discussion. To register your attendance at the conference CLICK HERE.