Taking charge of your mental health and wellness
Become informed
-
Keep a list of resources that contribute to your mental wellness (people, print and online).
-
Develop a plan for how and when to use these resources.
Advocate for yourself
-
Learn what contributes to your mental wellness and what takes away from it.
-
Think about how you can increase the things that contribute to your mental wellness.
-
Think about how you can decrease the things that take away from your mental wellness.
Examine your relationships with family and friends
-
Assess what is working, what is not working, what helps and what does not help.
-
Talk to those who are close to you to help them understand what they may be able to do to help you.
-
Develop a plan for how to reach out when necessary.
Examine your lifestyle
-
Look at how you are living your life: diet and nutrition, sleep and rest, exercise, creative activities, social activities.
-
Consider what helps you to improve your energy, confidence, self-esteem, coping skills and sense of inclusion while maintaining your mental wellness.
-
Create a plan that will help you maintain your healthy daily habits, for example adding a daily habit that works for you in your schedule every day.
Search
The information contained in this toolkit is provided for general information only.
It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your physician or appropriate health-care provider with respect to your particular circumstances.