5 Lifemark mental health blogs you should read

In recognition of mental health week, we’d like to highlight several blogs from Lifemark that may help you not only remain resilient during challenging moments, but also help you spread and share moments of joy to those around you. 

1. 8 ways you can prevent burnout

There are many reasons you can feel burnt out, and it can be difficult to step back from a busy life and take some time for yourself. Thankfully, by learning how to spot the signs of burnout and incorporating habits like exercise, eating a balanced diet, and getting enough sleep, you can help prevent it in the future and restore a bit of work-life balance. Read more about how you can prevent burnout.  

2. How can we build resilience? By understanding how we cope

Asking ourselves how we can build resilience can help us navigate stressful events or issues we face. Learn about two different types of coping strategies and how understanding the way we cope can help us become more resilient now, and in the future in this blog about resilience.

3. How laughter can help improve mental health

Do you remember how good it felt to laugh during a movie or a conversation with a friend? A laugh may seem like something small, but it can improve your mental health in a big way. While we all experience mental health differently, laugher has the potential to be the cheapest and easiest mood booster available. From boosting your mood to reducing tension, this blog breaks down several ways that laughter has been shown to improve mental health.

4. 5 ways to help you feel more comfortable discussing mental health

It can be difficult to talk about mental health. If you find yourself having a challenging time, there are things you can do to start feeling more comfortable to reach out for help. Whether you want to learn more about mental health in general or decide to find support now, know that you are not alone. Learn more about how you can feel more comfortable discussing your mental health.

5. Improving mental well-being through fun in the sun

With the weather getting warmer, spending time doing fun activities outdoors can be a wonderful way to ease mental strain and improve well-being. If you want to capitalize on the benefits of outdoor fun but are still feeling a little anxious about it, we have some tips to help. It can be as simple as going for a short walk around the neighbourhood! Here are some more great tips to help you get started.

If you ever feel like you need support, please reach out. Our mental health professionals can help. Check our locations page to find a clinic near you or book online to schedule an appointment.