A recent survey of over 2,000 adults found that “Americans are the unhappiest they’ve been in 50 years.” When compared to previous results, more individuals reported being lonely and more parents stated they did not have high hopes for their children’s futures.
Unfortunately, this is not surprising based on the recent statistics on the current state of mental health since the crisis. With over 45% of Americans feeling that their mental health is impacted and an increase in the use of anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications, it makes sense more people are struggling with getting through the day with cheer.
Thankfully, there is a bright side
Another survey indicated that more people are paying attention to their mental health and self-care . Many are also more aware that prejudice is still rampant, and there is a movement to address the disparities in our world that we have been complacently accepting. (source)
Right now, more than ever, America needs a call for happiness.
One of my favorite tools to assist with mind-shift is essential oils.
I know, they aren’t the sole solution to America’s unhappiness problem!
Still, they have been shown to help enhance emotional and physical resiliency. (link, link)
In part I of this series on summer essential oils, I presented three of my favorite essential oil blends to support moving through this trying time and being more joyful, abundant, and hopeful. You can read it here.
In my latest blog, part II, I continue with some other favorites to optimize more fun in the sunshine months.
Click here to read it.
Important note:
If you are in need of additional support for your mental state, please take advantage of the hotlines and free services available at this time. Not everyone has the same advantages and privileges so resources and support will look different for each individual.
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This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. (Affiliation link.)
According to experts and the World Health Organization (WHO), there is no approved standard of care treatment, cure, or preventative for COVID-19. Supportive measures and containment are in full force as a result. Please see the CDC website and your state’s website for more information and updates. They also state when to contact your physician related to symptoms and travel history, exposures. Please read my more detailed article on this subject here.
Disclaimer: This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as “100% pure” need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information.
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