Flowers Make a Positive Impact on Mental Health
How Do Flowers Impact Our Mental Health?
We have always been told that flowers make people happy, and it’s no secret that incorporating flowers into your life can be a simple yet effective way to support mental health and well-being. But how exactly does it do that, and to what extent? According to research conducted by Rutgers University, “The presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manner far beyond what is normally believed.” (safnow.org) The research done found that flowers:
Have an immediate impact on happiness
Have a long-term positive impact on moods
Make intimate connections.
The smiles the flowers brought to people’s faces were a universal reaction shared between all age groups in the study. Participants also reported a higher sense of enjoyment and life satisfaction after receiving flowers, plus it led to increased contact with friends and family.
Flowers can be more than just a gift to be received. It’s a way to bring out positive emotional feelings to loved ones or strangers.
Quick Facts About Mental Health (provided by nami.org):
1 in 5 Americans live with a mental health condition
1 in 20 U.S. adults experiences serious mental illness each year
1 in 6 U.S youth experience a mental health disorder each year
50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14 and 75% by age 24
Ways to Get Help:
Talk with a healthcare professional
Connect with friends and family
Join a support group