Mental Health Videos

“You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – Christopher Robin from “Winnie the Pooh”

In our life, it is inevitable that we come across challenges. It is important that we know what to do and how to help ourselves when we are in these rough times. Watch the following videos to find out strategies to pull yourself out of dark times.

Talking about Mental Health

• Stigmas can sometimes prevent us from talking to others about our mental health challenges.
• In this video, you will find out who and how you can tell someone about your mental health challenges. And how you can help someone in need.

 

Building Resilience

• Resiliency helps us cope with life’s challenges. Which protects us from mental health issues.
• In difficult times, it is important to think about things that have worked in the past. Whether it is telling your troubles to a friend or family, listening to gentle and upbeat music, or taking a walk outdoors.
• Some ways of building resilience:
  • Know your strengths
  • Be grateful – think of things that you are grateful for
  • Find solutions to challenging situations
  • OK with imperfection
  • Practicing mindfulness and deep breathing exercise

 

Building social connections

• Being connected have many physical and mental health benefits
• Stronger social supports help us successfully go through life’s challenges.

 

Caring for yourself, the caregiver

• In order to care for someone else, we must be in good shapes ourselves.
• Watch this video to find out strategies on how to care for yourself when you are the caregiver of another.

 

References:

http://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-services/htt-everyone.aspx