Month: December 2020

"Health" and "illness" are contrasting terms. They can be used in physical or in mental context. We know that physical exercise done on a regular basis keeps us healthy. Mental exercise also keeps us mentally healthy. Just like after doing physical exercise we need rest, after mental exercise the mind also needs rest. But we hear the term "physical rest" frequently. The term "mental rest" is rarely used. No doubt then that as mental activities have increased with industrialisation, stress has increased. This stress results from our inability to allow our mind to become inactive or relaxed for even a…

In mental health circles, counselors, psychiatrists, and facilitated group specialists always talk about coping skills. Why? Not only because we need them to get through the day but also to help us function better in society. These walk in clinic Calgary help me to cope with my depression until I fully recovered. I've come up with 4 must have coping skills for anyone dealing with mental health issues. They've worked for me and I know they have worked for many others as well. So here they are: 1. Have A Support Network Family members and close friends would be ideal…