11/21/2024

Mental Health

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We all have Mental Health. Mental health can be positive to poor. Periods of poor mental health are part of the everyday ups and downs in life. If you experience poor mental health, this does not mean you have a mental illness. A diagnosable mental illness is different, but people often mix up the words mental health and mental illness. Also, if someone lives with a mental illness they can and often do experience positive mental health.

Taking care of our mental health is an important task and it includes a wide range of topics.

  • Financial Health
  • Physical Health
  • Psychological & Emotional Health
  • Social Health – Relationships & Community

Below you will find resources for improving your mental health and wellbeing, from relationships, stress management, mental health and wellness tips, to information on mental illness, stigma, and substance use and addictions.

Bridge the Gapp
The ‘go-to’ for mental health information and services
Depression
Suggestions to help improve how you feel
Anxiety
Anxiety disorders and issues and how to cope
Relationships
How to know if you have problems and where to turn
Substance abuse and addictions
The warning signs of an addiction problem and when to get help
Mental illness and associated stigma
How to cope with the stigma associated with mental illness
Stress management
Steps you can take to manage your stress
Mental health and wellness
Your mental health and overall wellness are connected
Postpartum depression (PPD)
PPD can happen to moms within one year of having a baby
Baby blues
Sometimes being home with a new baby is difficult
Bullying
Types of bullying and suggestions for prevention
Working from home with children
Tips to manage work while supporting children at home
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Last updated: 2024-10-03