How flowers can benefit mental health

2020 has been a tough year. So many people are reporting higher rates of anxiety and stress. Even suicide rates have gone up through the roof especially in areas that are in lockdown. Mental health should be one of our priorities this year.

There are many ways to treat stress, but taking the time to do these things can sometimes feel like a chore. However, there’s one small solution that is proven to reduce stress, and improve your mood: flowers!

It’s no secret that being in nature helps relieve anxiety. Here at TheMaltaFlorist, we believe that fresh flowers are an easy way to bring beauty into your home.

Flowers always put a smile on your face.

An article by Harvard Medical school shows that having flowers at home has many benefits. They boost energy and enthusiasm while easing stress and anxiety.  

Workplaces can also be highly stressful environments that contribute to mental health struggles. This can lead to poor performance on the job. Thankfully, fresh flowers can provide just as much help in the office as they do at home. They also provide a pop of colour which is sure to boost your mood.

Several studies have shown that people working in offices with plants and flowers have more creative ideas than those in plain environments.

Sending flowers to someone who you know is struggling is a beautiful and compassionate way to lift their spirits as well as your own. It is also a great way to stay in contact with others.

Certainly, this is no news to us – we see the effects of flowers every day, our customers’ smiles don’t lie! However, having the research from so many studies gives us the confidence we need to know that we are truly helping improve people’s lives. 

More information about the health benefits of flowers can be found by clicking here.