Connecting the Dots was an innovative 3-year project funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada.* The initiative sought to promote the mental health of urban** Aboriginal youth and families by bringing community partners together to address risk and protective factors influencing mental health.Continue readingAboriginal Mental Health Promotion Resources
Improving Mental Health
Mental health is not only the avoidance of serious mental illness. Your mental health is affected by numerous factors from your daily life, including the stress of balancing work with your health and relationships. In this section you will find resources to help you stay mentally fit and healthy.
Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Mental Health
Body image and self-esteem start in the mind, not in the mirror. They can change the way you understand your value and worth. Healthy body image and self-esteem are a big part of well-being.Continue readingBody Image, Self-Esteem, and Mental Health
Bounce Back Today: Mental Health Promotion Campaign
Bounce Back Today is a CMHA BC campaign, supported by province-wide TV and radio public service announcements (PSAs), aimed at promoting positive mental health among British Columbians by inviting them to check in on their mental health at bouncebacktoday.ca. The goal of the campaign is to connect with those who may be feeling unwell bu […]Continue readingBounce Back Today: Mental Health Promotion Campaign
Care for the Caregiver
Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it can also be tiring, overwhelming, confusing, and stressful. Here are some tips to reduce the impact that caregiving can take.Continue readingCare for the Caregiver
Coping through a natural disaster emergency
Whether you are coping with fire, flood, earthquake or an other emergency dealing with your physical safety, here are some proven tips to help you cope with the mental stress of a natural disaster.Continue readingCoping through a natural disaster emergency
Coping with disaster stress
Smoke, evacuations, loss, worry—BC’s wildfires affect us all. If you are feeling stressed or anxious, you are not alone. Here are some things you can do: Connect with CMHA – Reach out to your local CMHA branch. Many branches offer services to help you take care and feel less alone. Prepare – Having a clear emergency plan […]Continue readingCoping with disaster stress
Coping with Loneliness
Loneliness is an experience that means our current close relationships don’t meet our needs. Despite the name, you don’t always have to be alone to feel lonely. Loneliness can come up whenever we feel alone, unwanted, or isolated.Continue readingCoping with Loneliness
Distressing world news and mental health: Finding balance
We are more tuned in to world events than ever before—in fact, it can be difficult to avoid hearing and learning about what is happening across the world, in your country, or local community. Stories and headlines can be overwhelming at times, but you can take action to care for yourself and your community while […]Continue readingDistressing world news and mental health: Finding balance
Feeling Angry
We all feel angry sometimes. Most of the time, we can deal with feelings of anger or irritability quickly. However, anger can cause problems in our lives and the lives of those around us. Learn more about recognizing problem anger and taking action.Continue readingFeeling Angry
Grieving
Loss is one of life’s most stressful events. It takes time to heal, and everyone responds differently. We may need help to cope with the changes in our lives. Grief is part of being human, but that doesn’t mean we have to go through the journey alone.Continue readingGrieving