Moving to the seaside could be the best thing for your mental health - YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Sign in Welcome!Log into your account Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password Search Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Home Life Moving to the seaside could be the best thing for your mental health By You Magazine - October 2, 2019 There’s nothing more important than your mental health and wellbeing, but as we know, the state of this can be heavily impacted by your environment. Those who live in busy cities and lead non-stop lives often suffer the most, which is why many of us have probably considered packing up and swapping out the daily hustle and bustle for a more tranquil life by the seaside. Well, it turns out science agrees. Getty Images A new study has revealed that those who live by the coast have far better mental health than those who reside in towns and cities miles away from the sea. This conclusion was drawn by researchers at the University of Exeter, who surveyed data from 25,963 participants and ultimately discovered that those who live less than a kilometre from the coast are 22 percent less likely to show symptoms of a mental health disorder than those who live further than 50km away. As reported by Metro, the study also points out that the findings are valid regardless of your income as the results from the survey also highlighted that those in low-income households who live less than a kilometre from the seaside are around 40 per cent less likely to have symptoms of ill mental health, compared to those earning the same amount but reside more than 50km away from their nearest coast. Getty Images But why is it so important to be near the water? While the scientists weren’t that clear on the explicit connection, they did suggest that in the same way that greenery and the outdoors has been proved to be great for your wellbeing, ‘blue space’ has the same effect. ‘Our research suggests, for the first time, that people in poorer households living close to the coast experience fewer symptoms of mental health disorders,’ said Dr Jo Garrett, the study’s lead researcher. ‘When it comes to mental health, this “protective” zone could play a useful role in helping to level the playing field between those on high and low income.’ However, if you are struggling with your mental health, it is best to speak to your GP or a professional therapist before you decide to up and leave. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Everything we know about The Crown season 5 Aldi s exercise equipment is on sale with up to 50% off The best Halloween events for 2022 across the UK Popular in Life Groomzillas Brace yourself for a new breed of monster rampaging down July 7, 2019 Elizabeth Day Sorry can t make your party I m on the sofa August 11, 2019 Using these 10 words makes you middle class apparently September 9, 2019 Megan Phelps-Roper ‘ I was born to preach hate I chose to October 6, 2019 Dr Clare Bailey No energy You may need an iron boost November 10, 2019 Emma Winterschladen Meet the mega matchmaker December 1, 2019 Dr Clare Bailey Comfort joy… and a festive hug December 22, 2019 Elizabeth Day I’ m not grumpy… it’ s just my face January 19, 2020 Elizabeth Day Oh the joy of knowing nothing February 16, 2020 This postcard is a sweet simple way to help others during March 16, 2020 Popular CategoriesFood2704Life2496Fashion2240Beauty1738Celebrity1261Interiors684 Sign up for YOUMail Thanks for subscribing Please check your email to confirm (If you don't see the email, check the spam box) Fashion Beauty Celebrity Life Food Privacy & Cookies T&C Copyright 2022 - YOU Magazine. All Rights Reserved