#BlueMonday

Are you still feeling the post-holiday blues? You’re likely not alone. Today is #BlueMonday.

 

Today is widely considered one of the saddest days of the year as social calendars quiet down, long winter nights continue to bring chilly temperatures.

 

“For many, (Blue Monday) is a real thing,” says Daniel Liddle, a mental health professional with Primary Care Network.

 

“Please treat people with kindness and concern. For those whom it directly impacts, please know there is help available. You do not have to endure this alone.”

 

If you’re feeling…

💙 sadness

💙 despair

💙 uncertain

💙 discouraged

💙 lonely

 

Alberta Primary Care Networks can help – for a few tips, read our blog post: https://bit.ly/3W995GS

 

Consult your family doctor, arrange a one-on-one appointment with a mental health professional, or attend an in-person/virtual workshop addressing topics ranging from anxiety, grief, and even happiness.

 

Use Blue Monday as an opportunity to check in with your own mental health.

 

#MentalHealth #BlueMonday #ABHealth #Depression #Anxiety #Grief #SAD

Mental Health Support

Feeling #Overwhelmed?

Whether you are feeling overwhelmed about the holidays, school, work, relationships, family or anything else going on in your life, help is available.

Try these positive coping strategies whenever you feel overwhelmed, anxious or upset:

• breathe deeply
• take a break
• get exercise
• ask for support

 

Talk to your family doctor if you have questions or concerns about managing stress.

https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA

#mentalhealthmatters #stressmanagement #mentalhealthsupport #stress #wellnesstogether

 

Feeling stressed after the holidays?

You aren’t alone.

 

If you need mental health support, reach out through 811, make an appointment with your family doctor or sign up for a free PCN workshop:

https://albertafindadoctor.ca/workshops/home

 

For more tips and a better understanding of stress management, visit

https://bit.ly/3Wn8oKq

 

#ABHealth #StressManagement #HolidayStress #811 #SelfCare #MentalHealth #Stress

Drink Responsibly

With New Year’s Eve fast approaching, let’s all remember to drink responsibly.

#DYK the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction has newly proposed guidelines for alcohol consumption

 

Canadians should stick to a maximum of two drinks per week to reduce their risk of negative health consequences.

 

Tips to reduce your drinking:

🍻 stick to the limits you’ve set for yourself

 

🍷 choose drinks with a lower percentage of alcohol

 

🍸 drink slowly in small sips and always have a pitcher of water on hand

 

🥤 for every drink of alcohol, have one non-alcoholic drink

 

🍹 try some alcohol-free cocktail recipes

 

Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about your alcohol consumption.

 

See current @Health Canada guidelines: http://bit.ly/3FDYduw

 

#HealthyLifestyle #Alcohol #DrinkResponsibly #NewYearsEve #ABHealth