Wellness
5 Tips To Boost Your Mental Health
By Obiageri Nneoma Ogbonna 09 June 2024 | 10:00 am Every year, about 6 million men suffer from depression, but like other mental and emotional health conditions, it often goes underdiagnosed. Although the discourse around mental health has made significant progress, men’s wellbeing remains inadequately addressed. This is due to societal stereotypes and the prevailing cultural narrative surrounding masculinity, which often hinders men from addressing… A man hanging out with his family. Photo – Pexels / August de Richelieu
The digitalisation of our world makes it easier to connect with anyone from any part of the world, but it can also lead to the decline of real-life connections. Good relationships where you can see and touch one another are essential in mental health. The absence of this could lead to loneliness and in extreme cases, depression. Schedule time to meet your loved ones physically at least once a week. Speak to a colleague over lunch; they might have answers to questions that keep you up at night.