Published On: May 10, 2019
Few things have a greater impact on one’s life than their mental health.
With at least 1 in 5 Canadians experiencing a mental health disorder in their lifetime according to a 2015 study by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, there’s a vast spectrum of possible mental health challenges affecting just as broad a spectrum of people. Yet there remains a commonality: mental health impacts how you feel and function in some of the most significant areas of your life.
Mental Health can have a serious impact on home and family, friends and relationships, and work and school. Did you know? There are strategies that you can learn that will help to improve your basic mental health hygiene. These include making sleep a priority, being physically active, eating a healthy diet, and reaching out for help when needed.