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Dr Alex George

How to strengthen your mental health foundations through diet, breathing and positivity

You’ll be wondering, if you’re anything like I was when I first started focusing on my mental health, “Where do I start?”

In England alone, 25 per cent of people experience a mental illness, such as depression or anxiety, every year. That means in a room of 20 people, five will likely be struggling. So if that’s you, know you are not alone.

When you are living through a moment of crisis you can feel as though the ground beneath you is unstable. That’s why it’s so important to build mental fitness foundations. These will help to keep your footing secure, to allow you to feel supported even if chaos descends.

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