Can Allergies Affect Your Mental Wellbeing?

Full Article: https://anzmh.asn.au/blog/health/allergies-affect-you-mental-wellbeing

Author: Cassie Steele

Published on: February 7, 2020

Health professionals often recommend getting out into the open air to boost your mood, but what happens if your allergies don’t allow you to do so?

Seasonal allergies are only one type of allergy that people battle of course, and all forms of allergies can affect your wellbeing in many ways. One study undertaken at Columbia University, for instance, found that children with food allergies are more likely to have anxiety. If you are one of the 4.1 million Australians who are battling allergies, it is important to know how your condition can affect your mental health so you can take steps to address these specific challenges and enjoy a better quality of life.

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