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EVERYDAY PSYCHOLOGY

- MENTAL HEALTH -

Anxiety, substance misuse and depression are

all as common as dementia in older adults. In
Canada, 1.8M people 60+ years of age are living

with a mental illness or mental health problem.

Especially during this period of high anxiety and

stress of the pandemic, it is more important

than ever to maintain mental well-being.

But how do we do this?

Here are some guidelines:
Disconnect from screens, telephones.

Relax (meditation, bath, art, physical
activities, essential oils).

Interact with your loved ones.
Expose yourself to daylight.

for more information and
services please visit the website:
https://www.revivre.org/eng/
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