Post by Macquarie University

New research from Macquarie University has found removing everyday positive mental health behaviours for just two weeks can rapidly trigger symptoms of depression and anxiety in otherwise healthy adults. The study helps explain how depression and anxiety can emerge from the loss of these daily behaviours: - Maintaining realistic thinking - Engaging in meaningful activities - Having goals and plans - Keeping healthy routines, including sleep - Staying socially connected “Our research shows that when life gets hard and we stop the basics – like doing little things that we enjoy, exercising, seeing friends, keeping a routine – that's when we become vulnerable. The good news is that getting back to those basics can make a real difference,” said Macquarie University eCentreClinic co-director Professor Blake Dear. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_qdYuqN #MacquarieUniversity #MentalHealth MindSpot Nick Titov, PhD, AM