According to a study done in 2015 by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health disorder in their life time. (1) A person's mental health not only impacts the person directly but family, friends, children and coworkers. Everyone must deal with a certain level of stress or anxiety. Having the skills and tool to deal with these emotions when they arise is one way to proactively work on your mental health hygiene.
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Strategies:
1) Developing a network of meaningful relationships helps to increase self confidence and encourages positive experiences.
2) Your body needs to recharge nightly. Not getting enough sleep effects your ability to focus, your patience level, productivity and your ability to handle stress.
Recommended sleep times
3) Exercise not only tones your muscles but it releases endorphins, the brain’s natural stress reducers.
Practicing yoga has many mental and health benefits. It includes mediation, visualization and breathing exercises that encourage relaxation.
4) Food is fuel for your body. Having a well balanced diet ensures you have the "gas" to get through the ups and downs of your day.
Canada Food Guide
Over the following weeks I will be exploring some of these strategies more. If you or someone you know is in need of support please access the following resources:
Canadian Mental Health Association: 403-297-1402
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Distress Centre Calgary: 403-266-HELP (4357)
References:
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Homewood Health. “Reducing Mental Health Stigma.” Homeweb, Homewood Health,
homeweb.ca/articles/590343c17222348a28cfc70a.
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