Mental Health

How can you take care of your mental health The Government of Canada (2020) provided a list of methods to improve and maintain your mental health below:

• Understand and acknowledge that life can be challenging.
• Understand and acknowledge your strengths and weaknesses.
• Set realistic goals for yourself.
• Accept yourself for who you are and others for who they are.
• Teach yourself to recognize and understand that you and others around you have positive and negative feelings.
• Discover a sense of purpose in your life by learning about topics of interest, try new activities, and find things to do that makes you happy.
• Create healthy and meaningful relationships with people who accept and support you.

Getting Help
Ask for help when you think help is needed. There is nothing wrong with asking for help and you often discover that the people around you are willing and happy to help you. The Canadian Mental Health Association (n.d.) developed a list of resources when getting the help that will be provided below:

Mental health services provide supports such as student counselling, mental health nurses, physicians and psychiatrist.
Student Counselling services provide personal counselling supports, career counselling supports, workshops and group supports.
To book an appointment call (403)440-6362 or email counselling@mtroyal.ca between Monday-Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Building Your Team
Building a team of support systems can be extremely helpful for you to overcome mental health concerns:

• Talk to supportive family and friends. Share your thoughts and feelings with
• Talk with your doctor. Doctors can provide resources, help you understand what you’re dealing with, and can connect you with other professionals.
• Mental health clinics and other organizations that provide mental health services can be great to connect with to provide services, support, and
  information.
• Call a helpline, many organizations offer online, phone call, and text messaging
• Learn about mental health. There are many useful resources you can find
• Connect with other individuals that have been through mental illness and learn
• Talk with peers, instructors, and practicum supervisors