Boosting Low Mood

​Low mood is prevalent for various reasons including the time of year in addition to the impact of the pandemic on so many the last two and a half years. CAMH study at the beginning of 2022 stated that 27.7% of Canadians are experiencing feelings of depression. An article from the Mayo Clinic states, woman are twice as likely to have depression than men, and speaks to how depression can arise at various stages in life. There are many well discussed ways to support increasing mood such as exercise, diet, exercise, sleep, yoga, meditation, and social connections. Below I explore four considerations to boost low mood that are not discussed as often:

1. Hydration. Dehydration has negative impacts on mood, and a study from the Journal of Nutrition states that 1.36% dehydration contributed to degraded mood, lower concentration, and headaches. An article from Optimum discusses the link between dehydration and depression from reduced energy levels. Here is a link to a water intake calculator based on your age, weight, height and exercise level.
2. Natural Light. It is important to get daily outside time with natural light. An article from Neuroscience talks about natural light being key to improving mood and reducing insomnia. Another article from Healthline talks about the multiple benefits of natural light including reducing seasonal depression.
3. Decluttering Your Space. A cluttered space has negative impact on concentration and mood. The article from Very Well Mind speaks to the negative impacts of clutter, benefits of decluttering, and strategies on how to incorporate cleaning.
4. Quietude. It is important to have moments of quiet, as noise can contribute to increased levels of depression and anxiety. A study from NIH found that strong noise in an environment increased rates of depression and anxiety two-fold.

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