Global Wellness Digest

10 Science-Backed Tips to Beat Depression

1. Spend time with friends – regular social contact can boost self-confidence and self-esteem in a person
2. Play with a dog – The National Alliance on Mental Health suggests that there are many health benefits associated with interacting with a pet. Real dog owners tend to have lower blood pressure. For example, during examination periods, Harvard Law School brings in dogs to the library to help their hardworking students de-stress.
3. Get a massage – massage therapy has amazing mind -body connection.
4. Drink 1-2 cups of coffee or tea – modest caffeine intake decreases risk of depression
5. Eat mood-boosting foods like banana, kiwi and pineapple which contain serotonin
6. Take more Omega-3 – consume more fish and salmon. Harvard Medical School suggests that EPA and DHA are helpful for mood disorders.
7. Vitamin B – Mayo Clinic’s research suggests that low levels of certain B vitamins may be linked to depression.
8. Break out of your routine- do something different, challenging and refreshing
9. Take walks in the parks or gardens – a connection with Nature will lift your mood and relax your mind
10. Exercise can boost your mood – we all know that physical exercises can stimulate the release of neurochemicals that boost our mood – Global Wellness Digest