17/03/2023
This one is for the men! The Dads, the uncles, the brothers, and everything else in between! π¨π½ π§ββοΈ π¨πΎβ𦱠π¨πΎβπ¦²
- Did you know how important your mental π§ health is, and how it is connected to smoking π¬?
- Smoking has been used as a stress reliever for a long time, and men, ARE WE STRESSED OR WHAT π€?!
- Despite having far fewer presentations for stress, depression, and anxiety - in 2020, men made up for three-quarters of suicides in NZ π§.
- Smoking often feels like it is helping in the moment, but it's taking more from us than it's actually giving π.
- Instead of smoking when times are rough, here's a few other things you can try:
β‘οΈ Go for a walk, a run, or a workout πΆπΎββοΈ ππ½ββοΈ ππ½ββοΈ
β‘οΈ Call a mate, and tell them how you are feeling. I guarantee you they've felt the same before.π
β‘οΈ Speak to a health professional, like your doctor or a trained therapist. These guys are the experts and can support you right from the get-go. π¨π½ββοΈ
π Our chatbot Ola is full of exercises and techniques that you can use every day to manage stress or anxiety π§π½ββοΈ. Check it out by using our link in the bio. β¬οΈ ππ½
