Mental Health
Mental health and COVID-19
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Mental health is about how you think, feel and act. We all have highs and lows in our mental health. Good mental health helps you get the most out of life, and helps you cope with life's stresses and reach your goals.
It is normal to have feelings like anger, sadness, or anxiety when facing challenges. There is a difference between mental health and mental illness.
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Mental illness and mental health
A mental illness is when a person is diagnosed with a problem that alters their thinking, mood and/or behaviour. Examples of mental illness include depression and anxiety disorder.
One in five people will have a mental illness in their lifetime. Four in five will not, but this does not mean they are doing well mentally. It is important to take care of your mental health just as you take care of your physical health. We can all improve our mental health.
Adult mental health
What can affect your mental health? |
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What supports your mental health? |
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How can you improve your mental health? |
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Mental health resources for adults |
Children's mental health
For children, part of being mentally healthy is being able to bounce back from challenges and move forward with new knowledge and skills. You play a role in helping your child learn to deal with life's stresses and bounce back from challenges.
Support your child's mental health |
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Bullying |
Did you know that being a victim of a bully or being a bully can impact your child’s mental health and well-being? Please visit your school board’s website for more information on bullying, which includes your school board’s specific policies and procedures. |
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More information, including strategies and activities you can use to support your child's mental health, can be found in our Kids Can resource. |
Teen mental health
The teenage years are a time when many physical, emotional and social changes are occurring. Teens often experience a range of emotions, as do parents. You play a vital role in helping your teen handle life's ups and downs in positive ways.
Support your teen's mental health |
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Bullying |
Did you know that being a victim of a bully or being a bully can impact your teen’s mental health and well-being? Please visit your school board’s website for more information on bullying, which includes your school board’s specific policies and procedures. |
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Information for schools
Summary Report: Kids Can Resource Parent Evaluation
You can find information for mental health in schools on our educators web page.
Information for workplaces
How does work support your mental health? |
Mental health is a state in which you are able to:
Work provides:
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What can work stress do to your health? |
Work stress may come from many issues, including:
Too much stress at work for too long is not healthy and can lead to health problems, such as:
However, some stress is actually good for you, as it motivates and challenges you! |
How can you manage your work stress? |
The following five things can help you manage work stress:
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