Why Is Exercise Good For Mental Health  & Wellbeing

Physical exercise can play an important role in mental well-being and can even relieve symptoms of mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. While the physical health benefits of exercise are frequently discussed, the link between exercise and mental health is often overlooked. Studies suggest that physical exercise may help ward off mental health problems before they start. Research also shows exercise can improve the symptoms of many existing mental illness

Why Is Sleep Important For Good Mental Health & Wellbeing

There's a close relationship between sleep and mental health. Living with a mental health problem can affect how well you sleep, and poor sleep can have a negative impact on your mental health.

Everyone needs sleep, but many of us have problems with it. You might recognise some of the experiences listed below, or have other difficulties with sleep that aren't mentioned here.

You might:

• find it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep or wake up earlier than you'd like to (also known as insomnia – find out more on the NHS website)
• have problems that disturb your sleep, such as panic attacks, flashbacks, nightmares or psychosis
• find it hard to wake up or get out of bed
• often feel tired or sleepy – this could be because you're not sleeping enough, not getting good quality sleep or because of health problems
• sleep a lot – which could include sleeping at times when you want, or need, to be awake.