We Help Individuals
with Mood and Anxiety Flourish
We Help Individuals
.
The holidays are just around the corner, and many of us are struggling to come up with gift ideas our friends and family will love. With so many people dealing with stress and anxiety these days over the recession, layoffs, and threat of nuclear war, the best gift you can give this season is the gift of mental health.
With this in mind, here are some very thoughtful, practical, and creative gifts ideas for loved ones who may be struggling with stress or anxiety:
1. Weighted Blankets
Weighted blankets have been shown to decrease a person’s anxiety. The weight of the blanket applies gentle pressure to the body, eliciting the same response as a hug or cuddle. These blankets are also great for helping people with sleep issues.
2. Art Supplies
Some people, adults and children alike, have a hard time expressing how they feel through language. But expression through art helps people get their feelings out.
Why not head to your local craft store and get your loved one something to help them tap into their creative side? It could be a paint set, an adult coloring book, or modeling clay. Creating art has a meditative and calming effect as well.
3. Journal
Some people need to write things down in order to process them. You can find really nice journals for under $20 for that person in your life who is introspective and needs to get those thoughts, feelings, and ideas onto paper.
4. Meditation & Mindfulness Subscription
Practicing mindfulness and meditation has been shown to provide mental, physical, and emotional benefits. But it can be hard to get started with the practice. Help your loved one find Zen and calm with a subscription to a meditation and mindfulness app.
5. Mind Over Mind
There are many wonderful mental health books out there. One I suggest is called Mind Over Mind, which uses proven exercises to shift an individual’s feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
And if you or your loved one is interested in exploring options, please reach out to me. Sometimes talking to someone can really make all the difference.
SOURCES:
https://www.choosingtherapy.com/mental-health-gifts/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/gifts-struggling-mental-health_l_5fc8f6ecc5b6933ec7dd0b9e
https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/gift-guide-ideas
100 Summit Drive Burlington, MA 01803
Monday 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
125 Cambridge Park Drv. Suite 301 Cambridge, MA 02140
Tuesday 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
859 Willard St.Suite 400 Quincy,MA 02169
Wednesday 12:00 PM- 4:00 PM
All the content of this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Using, accessing, or browsing the website, linked pages, and/or providing personal or medical information to this site does not create a physician-patient relationship between you or any such person affiliated with this site. Nothing contained in the website is intended to replace the services or to be a substitute for the medical advice of a licensed, trained physician or health professional in your state or jurisdiction. Reliance on any information provided by the website or other users of the website is solely at your own risk. Content is provided on an “AS IS” basis and without any warranty (either express or implied). No emergency or acute service is available, and there is no guarantee of response or transmission if using online forms on this site. Read our Full Disclaimer.
© 2022 Alverdia Health PLLC. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy