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Daily conversations with friends, time spent in nature and activities that stimulate the mind can have a significant impact on mental health, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Curtin University in Australia, cited by Xinhua news agency.
The study, which included more than 600 adults in Western Australia, found that people who engage in daily conversations scored 10 points higher on a standard mental health scale, compared to those who rarely socialize. Time spent in nature was also associated with an increase in well-being, by up to 5 points. Other beneficial activities include: Regular social interactions, physical exercise, spiritual practices (prayer, meditation), activities to help others, mental games and continuous learning (rebus, reading, learning a new language).
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"These activities are easy to integrate into everyday life and don't involve high costs," said Christina Pollard, the study's coordinator. She emphasizes that such behaviors can be effectively promoted through public health campaigns. "It's about prevention, not just treatment. We can support the mental health of the population before people reach crisis points," Pollard added.
The research was published in the scientific journal SSM-Mental Health and provides support for the development of community mental health promotion initiatives that go beyond simple awareness and encourage healthy daily behaviors.
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