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Tips to Improve Mental Health During Mental Health Awareness Month
- Help reduce stigma-Empathy vs. Sympathy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZBTYViDPlQ
- Educate yourself about mental health- Homepage - Mental Health Commission of Canada, Mental Health 101 | CAMH
- Spending time Outdoors – Mental health benefits of spending time in nature (ontarioparks.com)
- Try some TRUSTED APP’s / online services- Insight Timer Insight Timer - #1 Free Meditation App for Sleep, Relax & More, Calm Calm - The #1 App for Meditation and Sleep or Headspace https://www.headspace.com or Wellness Together Canada Wellness Together Canada | Home
- Connecting with others - The importance of human connection - CMHA National
- Practice relaxation activities- Relaxation techniques: Try these steps to reduce stress - Mayo Clinic
- Meditation and Mindfulness- Mindfulness exercises - Mayo Clinic
- Progressive and passive muscle relaxation-Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) Technique for Stress & Insomnia (webmd.com)
- Visualization - 3 Effective Visualization Techniques to Change Your Life | Psychology Today
- Try some “Aromatherapy Aromatherapy: Is it worthwhile? - Mayo Clinic
- Listen to your favorite music- The Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) (aarp.org)
- Express gratitude -https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/comfort-gratitude/202006/the-positive-impact-g
- Engage in enjoyable activities/hobbies- Participating in Activities You Enjoy As You Age | National Institute on Aging (nih.gov)
- Include humour in your day- Stress relief from laughter? It's no joke - Mayo Clinic
Disclaimer- Tips to Improve Mental Health During Mental Health Awareness Month provided are not meant to replace counselling/therapy and are intended as items of interest-The content is not and should not be considered medical advice or a substitute for individual medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should always talk to your physician or other regulated health professional for diagnosis and treatment, including information regarding which treatment may be appropriate for you. None of the information represents or warrants that any particular treatment is safe, appropriate, or effective for you
