Americans’ view of their mental health is worsening

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - A new survey by West Health-Gallup Healthcare finds that less than 30% of Americans view their mental health as "excellent." Before the COVID-19 pandemic, 43% of Americans rated their mental health as "excellent."

With the New Year, millions of Americans hit the gym to improve their physical health as a New Year's resolution. Mental health experts at Coachella Valley Behavioral Health say that your mental health is just as important.

Charity Krissoff and Karl Kirsch from Coachella Valley Behavioral Health share these tips to help relieve anxiety:

• Try a breathing exercise, such as the box breathing method, or inhaling for four seconds or exhaling for six seconds.
• Limiting caffeine and energy drinks.
• Taking breaks from social media and news, especially before bed.

For those experiencing depression, they say that tiny wins build momentum, so making sure you make your bed in the morning, trying to chat with a loved one or friend everyday, getting sunlight, and having some form of movement can help relieve depression.