It is important when we are living in changing times whether that be War, Violence and civil unrest that we be mindful to take a break from social media and the news and to re align with our self and reflect on emotions and feelings and to acknowledge how we feel in ever changing times.
People don’t need to be direct victims of crimes to have it effect their mental health. In a meta analysis of 63 studies CRESH, the Centre for Research on Environment, Society and Health, concluded that people living in local areas with higher crime levels suffered more often from depression and psychological distress than others.
Thats why it is ever more important to reach out and gain support with general anxiety due to turbulent times that we live in. Please see our tips below to help you re align with balancing ones self and to not get overwhelmed: