Taking care of your mental health 

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Transcript

Transcript

Taking care of your mental health is an ongoing and personal journey.

(On a watercolour canvas, a vibrant green brushstroke paints a wandering path toward the horizon. A pale purple figure is shown from behind, standing on the path. Trees and bushes appear, lining the path with nature. The purple hues of the figure intensify then lighten to white, as an explosion of violet colours releases into the surrounding area.)

Good mental health looks different for everyone.

But one thing is true for all—making your mental health a priority can have positive effects on your life and your health, and can help you recognize more quickly when something feels off.

You can help take care of your well-being by:

Getting enough sleep, which makes you more alert and able to cope with stress.

(On another watercolour canvas, golden shades of yellow and orange seep through a window. Bedroom curtains open onto a green landscape outside. A figure lies in bed, their back facing the window. Outside, a green path stretches along the treeline, and an orange figure is jogging along the trail.)

Being active and spending time outside to reduce stress and help with concentration.

Eating well to support a healthy body and mind.

(Further on, a family is sitting on a picnic blanket beneath the trees. In a nearby park, two people sit at a picnic table in the distance. A figure wears their cap backward as they throw a frisbee. An adult pushes a child on a swing.)

And participating in family or community activities to help you build meaningful connections.

Talking openly about your mental health can reduce stigma and build understanding of mental health challenges.

(Two orange figures smile at each other on the next canvas as shades of green and blue watercolours bloom behind them.)

Most importantly, reach out for support when you need it.

(On another canvas, two orange figures stand at the base of a towering tree. Leaves in shades of green spread along its branches as several orange figures appear. A child sits on a tree swing, others play ball. A forest rises behind them as the figures stand together beneath the shelter of the tree. Text appears, reading: “Find resources at Canada.ca/mental-health.”)

To learn more and find resources, visit Canada.ca/mental-health.

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A message from the Government of Canada.