World Suicide Prevention Day 2021: 7 ways to reduce anxiety, depression

World Suicide Prevention Day is marked every year on September 10. This day aims to provide worldwide commitment and action

Published on Sep 10, 2021 09:57 AM IST 8 Photos
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World Suicide Prevention Day was first celebrated in 2003. The pandemic has increased anxiety and depression among a lot of people all over the world, young and old. On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day, here are seven ways to reduce stress and depression amid the pandemic without taking any medication.(Unsplash)

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Service to yourself and others: If bringing a smile on someone else's face can brighten your day then go ahead and find small ways to be of service to others.(Unsplash)

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Build a positive attitude: Set some goals and learn from them if not accomplish them. Don't take the negative track and blame yourself. Forget about what the others are doing just focus on yourself and how to improve your mental health.(Unsplash)

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Indulge in activities: Engage yourself in activities that can lift your mood. You might feel low but you need to push yourself and do all those things that excite you.(Pexels)

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Practise mindfulness: Stay in the present and try not to think so much and judge yourself. You might not completely avoid it but you can try and bring yourself back to the present every time you get carried away with your thoughts.(Pexels)

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