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1. TRAVEL
AND
MENTAL HEALTH

2. INTRODUCTION
*Travel is the movement of people between distant geographical locations ( local,
regional, national (domestic) or international)
*Travel can be done by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, ship or
other means.
* Reasons for traveling include recreation, holidays,
rejuvenation, tourism or vacationing,research travel, the gathering of information,
visiting people, volunteer travel for charity, migration to begin life somewhere else,
religious pilgrimages and mission trips, business travel, trade, commuting,
obtaining health care, etc

3. • Travel can be a relaxing escape, makes you Healthier, relieves
stress, enhances your creativity, boosts happiness and
satisfaction, lowers the risk of depression, but it can also be
stressful and affect your mental health. Travel-related stress can
spark mood changes, depression

4. BENEFITS OF TRAVELING
Traveling Relieves Stress and Anxiety
Traveling promotes happiness and helps you take your mind off stressful
situations. This leads to lower cortisol levels, making you feel more calm and
content. Getting away from the stressors of everyday life can help ease anxiety

5. TRAVEL LETS YOU DISCONNECT & RECHARGE
• you get a break from the tasks, people, activities that contribute
to any mental health issues. Taking a break from work can
improve your performance.

6. TRAVEL MAKES YOU PHYSICALLY HEALTHIER
& HAPPIER
• Many travelers enjoy getting outside and doing activities that they have not done
before. Exercise is proven to benefit one’s mental and physical health. When you
go to a new place, you might be more inclined to explore and move your body in
new ways compared to your normal workout routine.

7. TRAVEL EXPOSES YOU TO NEW THINGS
• facing difficulties in an unfamiliar environment, among new people, forces
you to learn and adapt to a life that's out of your comfort zone. This makes
you more flexible, patient and emotionally strong.
• Improve your communication skills
• Broaden your horizons
• Explore new cultures & Learn about the world

8. TRAVELING CAN BOOST YOUR CREATIVITY
• Exposing oneself to new cultures and experiences allows for new ideas to
flow within the brain. Traveling can help your mind switch between new
ideas and think deeply. People who travel often can look back on their
unique experiences and have a different worldview

9. TRAVEL CAN STRENGTHEN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS &
MAKE MEMORIES
• Family vacations not only build life long memories, they also break your
family away from the usual routine, opening your minds to new cultures,
foods and experiences
• Real-life education is more memorable because it is personal. And our
memories are part of who we are, part of our identity.

10. DRAWBACKS
• travel can also be stressful, not just in the planning stages but also
during the journey itself and adapting to a new environment on arrival.

11. CONTRIBUTORY FACTORS
• Separation from family and friends.
• Time zone changes and jet lag/sleep deprivation.
• Disruption of normal routines and travel delays.
• Unfamiliar surroundings and presence of strangers.
• Culture Shock and sense of isolation.
• Language barriers.
• Use of drugs and alcohol.
• Physical ill health during travel.
• Forgetting to take medication regularly.
• Type of travel; some forms have a higher risk e.g. business, family events (wedding/funeral)
and volunteer/aid work.

12. MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
• Recognise that travelling can be stressful.
• Research your destination, country and language so you know
what to expect.
• ensure you have enough of your regular medication for the total
duration of the trip.
• Ensure adequate rest, hydration and calorie intake, especially if a
busy schedule is expected

13. • Pre-arrange contact via telephone, skype, email with close friends
and family at home, especially when travelling alone.
• Avoid excess alcohol and illicit drugs.
• If you feel your mental health is deteriorating, seek help/advice
early, either from your travelling companions, family/friends,
local mental health services or consulate.

14. THANK YOU