Being Well
"The concept of total wellness recognizes that our every thought, word, and behaviour affects
our greater health and well-being. And we, in turn, are affected not only emotionally but also physically and spiritually."
-- Greg Anderson, founder, the American Wellness Project
Mental well-being is a balance of mental, physical, emotional, social and spiritual health. Caring relationships, a place to call home, a supportive community, and work and leisure all contribute to mental health. No one’s life is perfect; mental health is also about handling life’s ups and downs.
When you feel you don't have this balance, or you feel you can't handle life's challenges well, it can affect your mental health. These changes and challenges can get in the way of you enjoying your life.
You and your family will benefit from learning how to enhance and protect your mental health (whether you have experienced mental illness or not).
You can also read or watch personal stories about other people who are living with mental illness and managing their mental health.
Adapted from: Living with Mental Illness: A Guide for Family and Friends. Halifax, NS: Capital District Health Authority; 2008
Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Initiative. Working together towards recovery: Consumers, families, caregivers and providers. Mississauga, ON: Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Initiative; February 2006. Available at: http://www.ccmhi.ca
Being Well
"The concept of total wellness recognizes that our every thought, word, and behaviour affects
our greater health and well-being. And we, in turn, are affected not only emotionally but also physically and spiritually."
-- Greg Anderson, founder, the American Wellness Project
Mental well-being is a balance of mental, physical, emotional, social and spiritual health. Caring relationships, a place to call home, a supportive community, and work and leisure all contribute to mental health. No one’s life is perfect; mental health is also about handling life’s ups and downs.
When you feel you don't have this balance, or you feel you can't handle life's challenges well, it can affect your mental health. These changes and challenges can get in the way of you enjoying your life.
You and your family will benefit from learning how to enhance and protect your mental health (whether you have experienced mental illness or not).
You can also read or watch personal stories about other people who are living with mental illness and managing their mental health.
Adapted from: Living with Mental Illness: A Guide for Family and Friends. Halifax, NS: Capital District Health Authority; 2008
Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Initiative. Working together towards recovery: Consumers, families, caregivers and providers. Mississauga, ON: Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Initiative; February 2006. Available at: http://www.ccmhi.ca