Parkview Health Advocates Pursed-Lip Breathing for Mental Well-being
Parkview Health, through Leah Hall, MA, LMHC, clinical programs manager at Parkview Behavioral Health Institute, is promoting pursed-lip breathing as a simple and effective technique to manage stress and emotions. This technique involves sitting comfortably, inhaling gently through the nose for two counts, pursing the lips as if blowing out a candle, and exhaling slowly for four counts. The process is repeated, with the aim of softening the body, relaxing the shoulders, and slowing down the mind. Parkview Health emphasizes that while breathing techniques do not erase emotions, they can significantly lower their intensity, allowing individuals to respond more thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. This initiative highlights the accessibility of breathwork as a tool for mental health, usable anywhere and at any time. 
