--- title: Mental Health description: Learn about how air quality affects your mental health and the best air purifier to remove airborne pollutants linked to mental health issues. image: https://info.austinair.com/hubfs/air-quality-and-mental-health.png --- # Is the Air You Breathe Affecting Your Mental Health?   [![Shop Air Purifiers for Mental Health](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/24260823/ad5e3ff6-cc86-49ae-be4b-9d5ec706f45c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/24260823/ad5e3ff6-cc86-49ae-be4b-9d5ec706f45c) ## Millions of Americans ## Struggle with Mental Health Issues.   Research shows there is a link between air quality and higher levels of stress and psychological distress, as well as increased risk of dementia, Alzheimer's, and depression. Other research links long-term exposure to air pollution with an increased risk of death among people with serious mental illness. (1)    A large study of people in the U.S. and Denmark found that exposure to air pollution is linked with an increased risk of psychiatric disorders like depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. (2)    Another study that looked at 100 studies on the effects of air pollution on mental health found 73% of the studies reported higher mental health symptoms and behaviors after exposure to above-average levels of air pollution. (3) ## The Bedroom Machine Removes Harmful Pollutants Linked to Mental Health Issues   If you are looking to improve your mental health, we recommend **[Austin Air purifiers](https://austinair.com)**, specifically the Austin Air Bedroom Machine. It uses medical-grade HEPA proven to remove up to 99% of all airborne contaminants as small as 0.1 microns, including viruses, bacteria, dust, dander, and allergens. The filter’s unique carbon blend also offers protection against chemicals, VOCs, gases, and formaldehyde,  which can impact mental health. The Bedroom Machine also offers an additional layer of protection with a military-grade HEGA cloth. In two separate [clinical trials](https://austinair.com/our-credentials/), the Bedroom Machine was proven highly effective at removing dangerous airborne pollutants from the home.    By removing airborne pollutants, the [**Bedroom Machine**](https://austinair.com/shop/the-bedroom-machine/) also helps improve sleep, which impacts mental health. Poor sleep makes it difficult to cope with stress and regulate emotions. Sleep disturbances are linked to higher levels of psychological stress. (4)   [![Shop the Bedroom Machine ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/24260823/62939003-97b7-4b72-a526-cf4b1bb92887.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/24260823/62939003-97b7-4b72-a526-cf4b1bb92887) [![Bedroom Machine Sandstone LEFT Transparent background](https://info.austinair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bedroom%20Machine%20Sandstone%20LEFT%20Transparent%20background.png?width=1000&height=1334&name=Bedroom%20Machine%20Sandstone%20LEFT%20Transparent%20background.png)](https://austinair.com/shop/the-bedroom-machine/)       Right away, I started sleeping much better. I also noticed my breathing was steadier. The air in my bedroom felt cleaner. **-** Meghan L. Less snoring from my spouse. Night-time coughing seems to lessen. **-** Mollie F. I breathe better with the system in my bedroom. It helps with dog dander and dust **-** Elaine M. We have two of your air purifiers. One is in the living area and the other is in the master bedroom. First we found we slept better. Second my seasonal allergies seem to disappear. **-** Nancy T. Noticeable difference immediately in the bedroom. Cleaner air, better sleeping. The " white" noise of the Austin Air turned out to be a bonus. Makes for a very nice sleeping environment. **-** David C. ## Multi-Media Section   [ Our Mental Health Blog All the latest blogs about mental health, organized in one place! ](https://austinair.com/category/mood-mental-health/) [ Our Podcasts The latest episodes on the "Austin on the Air" podcast! ](https://austinair.podbean.com/) [ Our Mental Health Videos Videos about mental health issues for children and adults. ](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLil3QsPAM_ZhnRG3VlcVK1GvD_L-GSeFd) References: [(1) https://www.psychiatry.org/News-room/APA-Blogs/Air--Pollution’s-Impact-on-Mental-Health#:~:text=Past%20research%20has%20associated%20air,people%20with%20serious%20mental%20illness](https://www.psychiatry.org/News-room/APA-Blogs/Air-Pollution%E2%80%99s-Impact-on-Mental-Health#:~:text=Past%20research%20has%20associated%20air,people%20with%20serious%20mental%20illness) [(2) https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3000353](https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3000353) [(3) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuro.2022.10.011](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuro.2022.10.011)  [(4) https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/news/:~:text=Sleep%20helps%20maintain%20cognitive%20skills,to%20perceive%20the%20world%20accurately](https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/news/:~:text=Sleep%20helps%20maintain%20cognitive%20skills,to%20perceive%20the%20world%20accurately).