Taking care of our mental health
is just as important (if not more) as taking care of our physical health. There
are so many factors that can affect our mental health, and anyone at any age
can suffer from mental health challenges, problems, and disorders. (Just look
at all the issues of childhood anxiety these days).
It’s so important to reach out if
you need help. I personally have reached out for professional help a couple of
times in my life. As hard as it was to do, I was so glad that I did.
Help can look different for
everyone. Sometimes, it’s a friend lending an ear and you feeling completely
heard and understood. But could also be the help of a professional, or a team
of professionals. There are many resources out there, but you have to keep
asking if you’re not finding the help you need. Whatever it looks like, asking
for help is not at all weakness. It’s the greatest strength of all: being
vulnerable and knowing you cannot do it alone.
Some mental
health resources here in Alberta:
What makes something better is
connection. I love this very short film on “Empathy” from Brene Brown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw
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