Why Body in Mind?
It may come as no surprise mental illnesses are on the rise during a pandemic which leaves isolation and disconnection in its wake. For people with mental illnesses, even the smallest task can feel like a mountain impossible to climb.
Keeping active has been shown to help improve mental health. Moreover, Body in Mind is a simple app designed to support you in conquering from the smallest hill to the tallest mountain.
By scheduling small activities for yourself in advance, you can have time to mentally prepare and maybe even look forward to them, all while keeping your Body in Mind.
Helpful Resources
Recommended Activities
"Mental health is vital to overall personal wellness. MentalHealth.gov describes mental health as our emotional psychological and social well-being. Here are some activities that can help to improve your overall psychological well-being."
Mental Health: 9 Daily Activities to Maintain It
Reid Health
Statistics
"Overall, in a cohort aged between 55 and 96, there was an increase in the proportion of people with mild depressive symptoms from 13.2% in 2019 to 19% in 2020 and an increase in the proportion of people with mild anxiety symptoms (from 9.3% to 12.6%). The proportions of people with moderate-to-severe symptoms were comparable. Both loneliness and decreased physical activity were associated with worse mental health in 2020 compared to previous years."
Loneliness, physical activity, and mental health during COVID-19
B.C., Z.K., W.H., S.O., A.C., M.V., K.M., N.W., I.T., D.A., C.B.
Cambridge University Press
How to Support a Loved One
"If you are a caregiver of someone with a mental illness, it is normal to feel unprepared or confused on how to help them. Feelings of inadequacy are common but remember, you are not alone and there is always professional help available."
Being an Effective Caregiver
CEO at ABC Corporation