Feel Good Friday – Mood Walks

Every week we team up with the Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent for Feel Good Fridays!  It’s all about sharing things that you can do to take care of yourself, focus on your mental health and help you to Feel GOOD!

This week we’re talking about “Mood Walks”.

It’s been a really long winter, and I know that we are feeling more than anxious to get outside again and enjoy warm weather, sunshine on our faces.

So today we are encouraging you to get walking.  Walking and hiking is a fun and low-cost activity and research shows that being in nature has significant positive effects, ranging from physical exercise you get when out on the trail, to emotional, or mental relief that can come from being in nature.

According to a study done by researchers at Stanford University, spending quality time in the great outdoors can reduce stress, calm anxiety, and can lead to a lower risk of depression

In addition to having mental health benefits, being outdoors opens up your senses to your surroundings and improves your sensory perception. Taking in the sights, smells, and feelings of nature has so many health benefits!

What is your favourite trail or park?  Maybe this year you explore what our area has and find a new trail.

Find a trail or park today and enjoy!

Find a trail or park today in your city and enjoy!

And please remember – 

If you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed and looking for mental health supports – CMHA Lambton Kent is here for you. It is NEVER too early to reach out for help. The Lambton Kent Mental Health First Response Service is staffed by mental health professionals and is available 24/7, every day of the year, including holidays:

       Chatham: 1-866-299-7447

       Sarnia: 1-800-307-4319

Categorised in: Afternoons Fridays

This post was written by Carrie Buchanan