WITH TENSION AND STRESS INDUCED ACHES ON THE RISE WORLDWIDE, IT IS LITTLE WONDER THAT MENTAL WELLNESS IS EXPECTED TO BE ONE OF THE MOST MEANINGFUL AND POWERFUL WELL-BEING TRENDS FOR DECADES TO COME. PAUL JOSEPH, COFOUNDER OF HEALTH AND FITNESS TRAVEL DISCUSSES THE RISE OF MENTAL WELLNESS RETREATS AND THE BENEFITS OF ATTENDING ONE.
SPOTLIGHT ON MENTAL HEALTH
When we analyse our well-being, there are various aspects to take into consideration: physical, mental, spiritual, ecological, social, occupational and emotional health. It is often that we find ourselves focusing on physical well-being alone; however, with increasing awareness raised, we have been reminded not to neglect our mental health.
With longer working hours, increasing pressures both professionally and personally, mental health issues are now more prevalent than ever. In the past 15 years, there has been a 50% increase in anxiety and depression globally, with around 600 million people being affected by mental health issues, according to the World Health Organisation.
THE RISE OF MENTAL WELLNESS TOURISM
Responding to this need and mirroring the rapid growth of wellness tourism, is the emergence of mental wellness and mindfulness holidays. With most of us looking for ways to boost self-confidence or learn how to manage stress, these healthy mind retreats offer coaching to those suffering from the burnout of modern living, and offer a new perspective, expansion of horizons, and bring positive energy back into mind, body and soul.
This story is from the April - May 2017 edition of World Travel.
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