Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — If you’re one of those people who suffer from constant psychological stress, then perhaps it’s time to prioritize your mental health.
The Ministry of Health of Oman has stated, via its official account on the Instagram site, that psychological stress greatly affects the brain, causing the following:
Continuous stress damages brain cells.
- Increases cholesterol level
It increases the chances of high blood pressure, mood swings and a tendency to be sad and depressed.
- Decreases concentration
Labor productivity suffers and the time required to complete various tasks increases
- sleep disorders
It leads to an imbalance in brain functions, including sleep regulation
- Extreme nervousness
It is considered the more complete effect of stress, due to the accumulation of previous effects
The Gulf Health Council, through its official Instagram account, has published 4 tips to help you reduce psychological stress.
First of all, it is important to exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet and get enough sleep.
You also need to communicate with those around you and express the pressures you face with your family and friends.
And you can’t forget to practice your hobbies or any activity you like during the day.
Finally, seek help and speak to a professional if you need advice.
And according to the Gulf Health Council, via Instagram, studies have shown that men are less aware of the negative moods they face, and are asking for the advice they need.
