Mental Health and Downtime by Kelly Jean Sullivan

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Why downtime is important for mental health?

Downtime gives us time and space to enjoy our personal lives and get personal tasks done. It grants us time with family, friends, and our hobbies. On a brain level, it allows us to reach homeostasis and is a necessary break from the aroused state, Dr. Hanson says.

What is downtime in mental health?

This mental downtime — aka when you're not actively focusing on and engaging in the outside world and are simply letting your mind wander or daydream — helps your brain become reenergized and better able to deal. But Americans are getting less mental downtime than ever (and the same goes for sleep)

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