Exercising, singing, traveling and engaging in leisure activities can help reduce stress, anxiety and depression, a psychiatrist said.
With rising concerns over workplace bullying and changing seasons, people might be afflicted by stress and anxiety, Peng Chi-lung (彭祈龍), a psychiatrist at Taichung-based Lee Hospital, said last week.
He advised those who experience insomnia or mood swings for more than two weeks to see a doctor.
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Those who experience workplace bullying should not hide it or make concessions to avoid trouble, as that could make the situation worse, Peng said.
Workplace bullying should be reported to the company directly or to the Bureau of Labor Insurance, he said.
It is important for those experiencing stress due to bullying to communicate and express their feelings, Peng said.
If someone’s mental health is negatively affected by work-related stress, the best solution is to find personal hobbies that relieve stress, such us exercising or singing, he said.
People who exercise daily have a lower chance of experiencing depression or anxiety, he added.
If depressive symptoms persist for one to two weeks, especially if those symptoms include insomnia, one should see a doctor, Peng said.
Entertainment activities are also used to treat clinical patients with mental health issues, even those with limited physical abilities, he added.
Singing can be used as a stress relief and a treatment, Peng said, adding that through singing and performing, people receive encouragement and their mental health can improve.
Anxiety, nervousness and palpitations are common among people who experience workplace bullying and have no outlets to relieve stress, Peng said.
If one experiences extended periods of insomnia, low moods or thoughts of suicide, it is important to see a doctor and lean on friends rather than letting stress ruminate internally, he said.
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