Mental health is a priority

Mental health is a priority

Mental wellbeing is important to reduce stress and is one of the leading wellness trends

Calling mental health a trend would not be correct. Mental health and mental wellness are a priority. However, talking about physical health wellness without referring to mental wellness would be completely inadequate. It is sad that according to a forecast made by the World Health Organization (WHO), “by 2030, the largest health risk on earth will be depression.”

A WHO study shows that the number of people suffering from depression or anxiety has increased roughly 50% since the 1990s.

Until recently, the main focus was on physical wellbeing and beauty that had reigned preponderance upon the complete subject of wellness. People spoke of self-care only in terms of physical health or the growing body.

It has been only a few years since determined practices have been adopted to build a more trauma-informed world. Today, integrative wellness practices such as meditation and yoga have found prominence in mainstream wellness practices.

However, there is a greater understanding and acceptance of this subject today. Talking about mental fitness is less of a taboo. As we can see, mental wellness is gradually being integrated as a part of wellness retreat programs, wellness destinations, workout brands, fitness studios, spas, schools, workplaces, social media awareness programs, meditation apps, and even dinner table conversations.

One thing is for sure, there is no wellness without mental wellness!