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Healthy Minds Matter
This Healthy Minds Matter Health Issues Magazine may help answer some questions you have about mental health and mental illness, and how they impact your overall health, and the health of those around you.
This issue contains useful information on mental health and well-being. | |
 | Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a form of clinical depression. SAD is sometimes referred to as winter depression. Read this Ebulletin to get beyond the winter blues. |
 | Mental health issues range from mild to serious and short to long-term. Four of the most common mental health issues are described here. |
 | Mental health and physical health are often thought of as two different issues, when the opposite is true. Learn more about how mental and physical health can impact each other. |
 | Diet impacts mental health. Eating a well-balanced diet and keeping hydrated can contribute to good mental health by reducing stress and improving mood. Feed your brain with this information. |
 | Suicide is a complex issue and there is no single cause. Many factors place individuals at risk of committing suicide. It's important to know the warning signs and how to help. |
 | Did you know that physical activity keeps both your body and mind healthy? Read this information to learn more about the benefits of physical activity and how to build it into your routine. |
| Mental health is a topic that's often not openly talked about but needs to come out of the shadows. |
 | Bringing up the topic of mental health makes many people uncomfortable. If you think someone you know may have a mental health issue, click here to learn tips that may make you feel more relaxed when talking to them. |
 | Positive mental health includes the ability to enjoy life, deal with challenges, contribute to the community and have a sense of purpose in life. Try the following suggestions to improve your mental health. |
 | Let's face it: stress is a natural part of our lives and can be managed. Find out more about your stressors and how to deal with them. |
 | Our negative emotions can harm our physical and mental health over time. Click here to find out why. |
 | As we age, our bodies and brains change. Learn ways to keep your brain active. |
 | Kids experience stress too! Parents and caregivers can help children to bounce back from their setbacks. Here are some ways to help build resilient children. |
 | Did you know that having a mental illness increases a person's risk of developing an addiction and vice versa? A "concurrent disorder" develops when a person has an addiction and a mental illness at the same time. Learn how to prevent and treat concurrent disorders by clicking here. |
 | Pounds for Relief Weight Loss Challenge was a huge success. Read on for highlights of this great challenge. |
 | Are you one of our latest prize winners? Click here to see the winners of our grocery makeover and word jumble contests. |
 | Ruby works at the Brampton Assembly Plant and makes work-life balance a priority. Click here to read her story. |
