October 10 marked World Mental Health Day. It is important to have days where we raise awareness and understanding of mental health matters, but it is something that we should be mindful and aware of every day.
Looking after our mental health is as important as drinking water, moving our bodies and eating vegetables. We know that we should take steps to care for our mental health, but do we make it a non-negotiable priority for ourselves every day? If not, it’s time to change that.
We are all different, and we need different things to keep our stress-levels manageable and our minds calm. So, what is it that you need? Whether it is walking your dog, talking to a friend, reading, knitting, playing hockey, singing or dancing in the kitchen to your go-to good-vibes song, make purposeful room for it and make no apology for doing so.
Looking after your mental health needs to be a golden priority and you should make no excuses for positioning what you need as a core priority into your day, every day. Your mind matters.
Not all metal health concerns and problems can be addressed by a dog walk or a hot chocolate under a blanket. If you have ongoing concerns about your mental health or that of someone you care about, talk to someone you trust at school or reach out to seek support:
