May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
At Body Works Sports Physiotherapy Clinic, we believe that true wellness means caring for both your body and your mind. Physical health and mental health are deeply connected—when you move better, you feel better, and when you’re mentally strong, your body heals faster. We are here to help. Contact us to make an appointment to help you understand your individual needs to keep moving and feeling better.
It can be difficult to make it a priority to find time for our mental health and physical wellbeing in our busy day to day lives. We have created a small game to help you – please feel free to embrace mental health month with our health tip bingo board. Each square offers an actionable step to enhance mental or physical well-being. We hope this helps!
Engage with Your Bingo Board:
- It’s adaptable: Complete a row, column, diagonal, or choose squares that resonate with you.
- No rush to finish; focus on nurturing self-care moments throughout the month.
- Each step is a valuable commitment to your well-being.
Share this game with a friend or leave a comment for us on your progress!
How are Mental Health and Physical Well being related?
Mental health and physical well-being are closely connected, often influencing each other in multiple ways. Here’s how they are related:
- Stress and the Body: Chronic stress, anxiety, or depression can lead to physical health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, digestive issues, or weakened immune function.
- Lifestyle Behaviors: People with poor mental health may struggle to maintain healthy habits such as regular exercise, proper sleep, or balanced eating — all of which are important for physical health.
- Physical Illness Impacting Mental Health: Having a long-term physical condition like diabetes, cancer, or chronic pain can lead to emotional distress, depression, or anxiety.
- Exercise and Mood: Physical activity can improve mental health by releasing endorphins and serotonin, chemicals that help boost mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
- Sleep Connection: Good sleep supports both mental and physical health. Poor sleep can worsen mood disorders and impair immune function and cognitive performance.
- Social and Emotional Support: Being physically active often involves social interaction, which can improve mental health and foster a sense of connection and support.
If you need more help with mental health concerns, please feel free to check out the link to more information HERE.
Please click BELOW for a printable PDF copy of the Health and wellness Bingo board for your individual use at home from Body Works Sports Physiotherapy!