Mental Health Research.

As a society we are constantly reminded about our mental health, especially during secondary school going forward into college and university as these can be very challenging times for people in life as there are so many changes happening in what seems like such a short amount of time. According to www.forthwithlife.co.uk it has been proven through surveys that women in the UK are more likely to be stressed than men,  "The female participants of our surveys admitted that, on average, they suffered from stress for three more days per month than their male counterparts." www.apa.org also agreed with these results, stating that, "Women are more likely than men to report having a great deal of stress. Almost half of all women surveyed said their stress had increased over the past five years, compared to four in ten men." www.stress.org also tells us that stress increases as you move towards becoming an adult, "According to the APA, those people aged 18-33 years older suffer the highest levels of stress in the nation, In an assessment measuring stress, the millennial generation scored 5.4, compared to the national average of 4.9." However, in the UK, it is stated that people ages 35-55 are most stressed. It is also scientifically correct as to say smiling can reduce stress, www.sclhealth.org tells us that, "When you smile, your brain releases tiny molecules called neuropeptides to help fight off stress. Other neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin and endorphins come into play too. The endorphins act as a mild reliever whereas the serotonin is an antidepressant." Thus stating that smiling can be a simple and easy way to relieve stress and deep feelings of sadness. This video shows the outcome of smiling as well as providing other tips on how to de stress.www.youtube.com