Mental Health
The psychological benefits of volunteering and helping others
With our busy lives, it can be tough to find time to volunteer or help someone in need. However, did you know that volunteering can profoundly impact our mental health and overall well-being? While volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes and the community, the personal...
Read MoreUnderstanding burnout and learning how to prevent it
Burnout is something most of us go through at some point. With our lives often getting busy with work, family responsibilities and other commitments, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and forget to take a break. When we don’t give ourselves time to rest, burnout can creep in. But what does...
Read More5 ways to start working on your mental health
Working on your whole health and wellness is more than just your physical health. This Mental Health Week is a great time to check in with yourself and make sure you're prioritizing your mental health. This could include making big leaps forward or small actions every day to improve or maintain y...
Read MoreBeat the Winter blues and prioritize health
During the winter months in Canada—Saskatchewan especially, because, let’s be honest, it gets pretty darn cold here!—we experience a combination of challenges, including shorter days, colder temperatures, reduced exposure to vitamin D, and sometimes seasonal depression. This can make this time of...
Read MoreWinter in Saskatchewan: Tips to Manage Seasonal Mood Changes
For us in Saskatchewan, the January is a time when sunlight is its briefest and temperatures are at their coldest. Winter can be a recipe for a host of feelings, such as sadness, irritability, and apathy; if you feel a seasonal shift in your mood over the winter, you are not alone. Winter in Sask...
Read MoreSpotlight on Men’s Health: Movember & More
November is the month to shine a light on men’s health here in Saskatchewan. You can join in the conversation by participating in initiatives like Movember and talking to your friends about mental health. Did you know that men die an average of 5 years earlier than women? It’s true, and many c...
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