Numerous studies show a link between heavy alcohol use and depression. Among hazardous drinking men and women there are lower levels of positive affect and higher levels of depression and anxiety. Depressive symptoms are associated with numerous drinking variables. Especially, drinking to get drunk, frequency of intoxication or consuming higher amounts of alcohol per occasion. Heavy drinkers are more likely to be depressed, compared to light drinkers.

Social anxiety is frequently associated with problematic alcohol use. It is also correlated with increased drinking in the following high-risk situations such as social pressure, unpleasant emotions or conflict with others. The use of alcohol to enhance positive experiences or in response to negative situations may contribute to the risk of alcohol-related problems amid those with social anxiety.

There is a correlative relationship between sleep deprivation and anxiety. People who are stressed or anxious often experience troubles with sleeping. On the other hand, those who are sleep impoverished would often have difficulties while dealing with minor stressors. Sleep deprivation decreases physical threshold for perceiving and reacting to stress.

The presence of companion animals can be beneficial on social, physical, emotional and cognitive levels. Human-animal interaction (HAI) reduces stress, gives joy and improves mood. Companion animals can bring out positive emotions and allow people to experience a sense of safety, which successively facilitate regulation of both emotional and psychological states. This results in better physical and mental health a greater resilience to stressors.

Being human it is normal to experience social anxiety from time to time. Temperamental differences have an impact on our levels of social discomfort. Social anxiety becomes a problem when it causes excessive suffering or negatively impacts social life or life activities and goals.

Benefits of regular exercising on health are undeniable. Physical activity is often the first step in lifestyle changes to prevent and manage chronic illnesses. From physiological angle regular aerobic exercises increase levels of serotonin (neurotransmitter that helps to regulate mood, anxiety, improves cognition and memory) and noradrenaline (neurotransmitter that helps to mobilise brain for action, improve energy), similar to the effect of antidepressants.