Alternative Treatments for Mental Health

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Alternative Treatments for Mental Health

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Considering all of the prescription medications for mental health

issues, it seems like they would be the first line of defense

against mental health problems. However, while many of these

medications can help, there is some speculation that they may not

be as helpful as once believed.

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Alternative Treatments for Mental Health

Copyright © 2007 Grant Eckert

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Considering all of the prescription medications for mental health

issues, it seems like they would be the first line of defense

against mental health problems. However, while many of these

medications can help, there is some speculation that they may not

be as helpful as once believed. With a number of uncomfortable

side effects as well as concerns about an increased risk of

suicide, more mental health clients are looking for alternative

treatments for mental health. By taking the natural route, they

hope to avoid the dangerous side effects while still getting the

help they need.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the alternative therapies that are getting

a lot of attention for mental health. In this practice, your body

is regarded as a system of energetic pathways. When one of these

pathways is disrupted, it can cause mental health problems. When

the acupuncturist identifies the blocked pathway, however, and

then inserts a needle into the area, they can help to improve the

energy movement, reducing the mental health symptoms. Though this

was once dismissed as a false science, more studies are showing

that these needle treatments do work – and they can work in the

long term. You can find acupuncture practitioners in nearly every

city by heading to your local phone book.

Exercise and Diet

While this may not be considered alternative, most people

wouldn't think that lifestyle changes could contribute to their

mental health. But it's true. Since your body is comprised of a

vast number of systems that require the proper nutrition and

blood flow in order to work properly, it stands to reason that

taking on healthy habits will allow you to also improve the

mental health of your body. Nerve cells that are well-nourished

may be better able to stay balanced. An attempt to add thirty

minutes of exercise to every day and eating a healthier diet is a

great start.

Meditation

Used for centuries, the practice of meditation is still

considered a great way to calm the mind and often still any

mental health disorders. By sitting in a comfortable position and

simply trying to clear the thoughts from your mind, people have

noticed they feel more centered and serene. A person does not

have to sit in a lotus position or even chant in order for this

practice to work. Take about ten minutes a day to sit in a quiet

place in your home (wearing headphones to drown out noises if you

can't find peace and quiet) and simply let any thoughts that

enter into the mind out again. Whenever you begin to think about

something, just let it go and focus on your breathing. In time,

you will have fewer and fewer thoughts, helping to relax your

body as well as your mental issues.

Prayer

When you believe in something greater than yourself, research is

shows that you might have a smaller chance of mental health

issues. There seems to be something about recognizing the idea

that you aren't in control of everything, so when you give that

control to someone or something else through prayer, you can

begin to find balance in life. By simply sitting down and praying

each day, you can begin to establish your place in the world.

Journaling

You might also find that writing down your feelings is a good way

to decompress after a stressful day. Some people also find

writing down bad feelings and then burning up the pages is quite

cathartic. By keeping a journal of your thoughts, you can begin

to see patterns in your mental health and thus begin to make

changes in your life to prevent low moods from taking over.

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Grant Eckert is a writer for Care Link. Care Link is a leading

provider of Community Support Services| Alternative Mental Health

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