We Love Seals! | What to do During the COVID-19 Outbreak #1
Free Your Mind understands that physical isolation is difficult. It’s easy to feel down after a while, and we hope to bring a smile back to your face. Jenny Li, our CEO, believes that seals are the funniest creatures to have ever existed. Here is Jenny’s favourite video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PL9iMPx9CpQ Tip: enable YouTube autoplay for more
Physical Health and Mental Health
There is a huge correlation between mental health and physical well being. It can be hard to stay motivated when in self isolation. Getting out of bed can be one of the most difficult parts of the day. With a lack of routine this can be even harder. Creating a routine chart has been really
Coping With Mental Health During Isolation
This self-isolation period has had mixed results for everyone involved. Ones that dread social interaction were relieved, and others that thrive on it “were crushed.” I’m in the center, naturally introverted but rely on the few social outings I have per year to keep myself going. School was my escape from home, a place where
Interview with Grace Elander
Grace is a grade 10 student at Western Canada High School. She is involved in competitive climbing and enjoys reading and listening to music. She is speaking up about mental health because of personal experience with it, and to make a change in her community. Why is mental health awareness important to you? Mental health
I Did Not Expect to Meet Depression
I thought I had an understanding of depression from my friends who shared their stories with me. I thought my past hardships would equip me with the skills to handle it and move past it. But when it hit, it rolled in quick. I had no idea and I was not equipped. When I look
March is Music Therapy Awareness Month in Canada
Music therapy is a discipline in which credentialed professionals use to address human needs within cognitive, communicative, emotional, musical, physical, social, and spiritual domains. Certified music therapists (MTAs) may also conduct and/or participate in research, educate and supervise students and professionals, facilitate knowledge translation, act as consultants, and provide professional leadership on the use of
Mental Health and Social Media
It’s no secret today that social media is a huge part of our lives. Its presence looms over us constantly as it sucks us further and further into its void. By no means am I saying social media is not a useful tool - you are likely reading this blog through a social media platform
Volunteering at the Distress Center: Rabita Islam
Tell me a little bit about how you’ve been involved in mental health initiatives around Calgary: I started getting involved in mental health initiatives around 2017 because I started to realize it was something that affected a lot of people around me. Slowly, I started to notice more discussions online about anxiety and depression, which
Managing Your Stress Effectively
If you’re living with high levels of stress, you’re putting your well-being at risk. Stress affects your emotional well-being, as well as your physical health. Stress can limit your ability to think clearly, function effectively, and enjoy life. It may seem like there’s nothing you can do about stress. Effective stress management helps you break