This blog, written by PCN Dietitian Carrie Eckersley for Mental Health Awareness Week, explains the close connection between mental and physical health, it explores how stress can affect the body, including appetite, digestion, sleep, energy levels, and motivation.
The blog highlights that difficulties with maintaining healthy habits are not simply about willpower but are often linked to how the body responds to stress, it reassures readers that this is a normal biological response, not a personal failure.
It also provides simple, practical ways to support health during stressful times, such as eating regularly, getting enough rest, spending time outdoors, and focusing on small, realistic changes rather than perfection.
Overall, the blog encourages a more compassionate approach to health, recognising when the body may need support rather than added pressure.
