Looking for holiday gifts that encourage mental well being?
Looking for holiday gifts that encourage mental well being? Check out this curated, unsponsored list of holiday goodies!
Walking is a great, easy way to get exercise and stay healthy. Gift someone a pair of comfortable walking shoes this holiday season. Find options for women here, and options for men here. Learn more about how exercise improves mental health and how to prescribe such to your patients.
Looking for some green indoors this winter? Gift an indoor garden kit, like this one. Read about how nature can help mental health here.
Help your loved ones get their stretch on by gifting a yoga mat. An added benefit is that yoga may improve their cognition.
Tea is great for soothing the mind and encouraging wellness, as this article explains. A sampler is the perfect gift for your tea lovers.
Fruit encourages wellness and is an important part of nutritional psychiatry. Consider sending a basket of fruits, cheeses, and other goodies to delight your loved one’s mind and palette.
Know someone who struggles sleeping? Gift a weighted blanket. Learn more about the importance of sleep here.
Zen garden kits help with focus and peacefulness. A magnetic sand Zen garden kit goes beyond the average kit and allows you to create interesting, dynamic shapes as well. Research has also shown gardening of any kind can be a good “symptom substitution” for patients.
Essential oils encourage calmness and may also improve cognition. A diffuser can be an interesting coffee table piece and mental health tool!
