Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. One doesn't have to wait for a crisis to work on their mental health.

We believe that when we have mentally healthy parents, children and teachers, we have truly healthy communities.

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•Taking care of your body; take deep breaths, stretch, eat healthy, exercise, sleep well, other strategies that work for you

•Take care of your mind and feelings; use calming strategies; mindfulness techniques, practice positive self-talk

•Create a supportive environment; make time to socialize, plan special activities, support each other in the other person’s interests

Stress in and of itself isn’t negative. The problems come with the amount of stress someone experiences.

It should also be noted that the “optimal stress level” (the green zone) is variable not only from person to person but from situation to situation.

For us to be mentally healthy, we need a bit of stress that pushes us, challenges us to be better and stimulates our minds.

What’s Up Walk In Clinic

For families who need support immediately – for children, youth, young adults who can be connected very quickly with a counsellor via phone or video

Kids Help Phone

24/7 Hotline for children and young people who need support

Mental Health TO

Provides a lengthy list of community partners who can provide support along with tips on ‘general coping’ with apps and videos to share and specific information on stressors like violence, lack of money, food, Covid, etc.

Strides Toronto

A multi-service agency addressing the needs of children, youth, their parents and families. We are located in east Toronto and our services. They offer a free walk-in mental health counselling clinic.

Gary Hurvitz Centre for Community Mental Health

Mental Health Literacy

Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (camh)

Kidsmentalhealth.ca

Mind Your Mind