During the pandemic mental health has been declining with the general populace especially amongst teens. The surprising news according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention your physical health can have a direct impact on your mental state.

Physical health directly correlates to anxiety and depression as studies done by the CDC show that generally the more you move the happier you become, which in turn creates a better headspace.

So if you’re looking for advice on coping with Physical health, doctors recommend getting plenty of exercise by doing things like going for a walk ten minutes a day. Getting plenty of sleep, as you’ll feel more energized and less stressed. Finally the last piece of advice is the age old answer of try to eat healthy. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. The Department of Agriculture claims eating healthy will increase your energy, which leads to you feeling better, and gives you more stamina to be up and moving.

On the other end of the spectrum you have Mental health. Studies have shown that you can improve your mental health by connecting with the community and your family. Lindbergh is also offering several services to help like Talkspace, the teen hotline, and different clubs if you’re looking to connect with your fellow students.

For more information on Talkspace Online Therapy, visit www.talksapce.com/RSD. The service is free to LHS students.