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Quitting smoking, vaping and using tobacco products is one of the best things someone can do for their health and to reduce the risk of lung cancer.
If you need help quitting or reducing smoking, vaping, or tobacco products usage talk to your doctor about your options and visit albertaquits.healthiertogether.ca for more tips and support.
Don’t wait to quit smoking one day, make a plan and set a date https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/video/smoking-cessation.html
Plan to quit, learn how to make a plan to quit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzIM9z-VUDE
For additional information on lung health please visit: https://www.lung.ca/lung-health
#health #support #smoking #vaping #nonsmoking #primarycare #lungcancer #abhealth #healthcanada #breathe #lunghealth #healthcanada #whiteribbon
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
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
https://alzheimer.ca/en/take-action/change-minds/alzheimers-awareness-month
This year’s theme is – First Link
First Link is a program offered by the Alzheimer’s Society. This program offers approved services and information while providing connections to support, care, knowledge, expertise and referrals.
Further information can be found here:
https://alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/programs-services/first-link
#takeactionchangeminds #alzheimersawarenessmonth
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:
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
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
#ABHealth #StressManagement #HolidayStress #811 #SelfCare #MentalHealth #Stress
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