Did you know that October 10th is World Mental Health Day? Globally, the day is recognized to create awareness and encourage advocacy of mental health. It’s a day when any and all stigmas are set aside as people focus on education, resources, and support.
While mental health has long been an important topic, the past year and a half has brought it into the light like never before. With a worldwide pandemic, global lockdowns, economic turmoil, social distancing, mask mandates, and more, there has been a significant increase in mental health struggles.
World Mental Health Day is just one way to shine a light on the mental health troubles plaguing society. Making sure that there is widespread awareness of how common mental health struggles are, as well as signs, symptoms, and ways to get help, is essential for all of us.
Anxiety and depression are both common mental struggles, affecting one in six adults. The events of the past year and a half have exacerbated these conditions in many people, sparking a bit of a mental health pandemic in the wake of the physical one.
Fortunately, mindful activities are known to help anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. If you’ve ever struggled with them, you may be aware of how mindfulness can help you focus your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in order to manage them in a healthy way.
Needle felting is a mindful activity that offers multiple benefits for your mental health. The simple practice is quite meditative, helping you focus, reduce stress, and even relieve depression.
The positive effects of needle felting occur from the repetitive physical and mental engagement. Participants experience a slowing down of mind and body, focused breathing, and are able to tune-in to their internal self. This is especially important in an uncertain world that is creating stress, anxiety, and overwhelm.
At Bear Creek Felting, we offer needle felting kits that can help you embrace mindfulness and improve your mental health. Choose kits that will help you learn the basics of needle felting while creating something that brings you joy.
As World Mental Health Day gets underway, be ready to help yourself or the people around you with simple,healing activities such as needle felting.
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