Rui Qi, RSW | Mental Health Counselor + Relationship Coach

📢 In case you didn’t know... even if you’ve NEVER had a mental health issue before, high stress levels can make you more likely to develop a mental health condition within the next year. High stress and chronic stress increases this mental health risk in several ways: ▪Prolonged activation of the stress response and constantly being in “fight or flight” mode can lead to an overload on the brain and body, making it harder to regulate emotions and think clearly. ▪Disrupted balance of neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and GABA, which play a crucial role in regulating mood, anxiety, and sleep. ▪ Reduced resilience ▪ Increased inflammation in the body which has been linked to various mental health conditions ▪ Sleep disturbances which can result in insomnia, daytime fatigue and decreased cognitive function. Poor sleep quality is a known risk factor for developing mental health issues. ▪ Social isolation What you *should* be doing to prevent this and take care of your mental wellbeing? Not neglecting self-care and proactively reducing your stress levels. This will ensure your stress doesn’t build up and escalate into a mental health issue. Are you nailing this already? Or not sure how to go about it? 👉🏼 If you *do* find yourself looking for ways to lower your stress then check out Stress Busters, my free ebook with easy self-care ideas that you can do anywhere to reduce stress and boost your mental health. ✨ Get it now by commenting “SB” below and I’ll send it to you or grab it in my link in bio. __________ Reminder: The purpose of these posts is to share information, tips and encouragement. Not every post may apply to your situation nor are they meant to replace therapy. #stressful #stressawareness #stressreduction #stressrelieving #stressless #stressfreelife #stressfreezone #workstress #stressrelieftips #lessstress #reducestress #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthwellness #mentalhealthadvice