If you or your partner currently struggle with mental health issues, like anxiety or depression, intimacy can help. Healthy intimate relationships help build resilience and have a positive impact on mental health. Recent studies show how intimate relationships can protect against stress disorders, anxiety and depression. MRI scans reveal a definite link between mental health and intimacy: higher levels of brain activity in the part of the brain that causes pleasure, and lower activity in the region that registers anxiety, according to a study cited by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin.
When someone is suffering from mental health issues, couples can find that intimacy is another challenge. Mental health issues can be complex and asking for help and support from a medical professional, counselor or therapist will help guide you and your partner through challenging issues.
Here are some tips to help you open the lines of communication and maintain a healthy relationship. Practice self-care. This could include exercising, eating a healthier diet or meditating. Taking care of your mental health is a crucial component of fostering, building and maintaining a strong relationship with your partner. Some couples find they need to schedule time on their calendars, while others put it on their to-do lists. No matter your method, find time to intimately connect.
Working together to establish new habits and practice better communication skills takes time, but both are crucial aspects of intimate relationships. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account. Secure transaction. Cancel anytime. Thank you. Your gift purchase was successful!
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