Mental health issues affect us all, including older adults. Over 1.8 million people over the age of 60 are living with a mental health illness in Canada. Supporting mental health can contribute to the healthy aging process since mental health problems can also affect physical health, emotional and social well-being, and overall quality of life. There are many things you can do to look after your mental health. Read through our resources below to learn more.
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Featured Resources
- Blog Post: Exercise plays an active role in treating depression
- Blog Post: Medication, psychological therapy… What does the latest research tell us about treatments for depression?
- Blog Post: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy helps prevent relapse in people with depression
- Blog Post: Does caregiver stress affect the move to long term care?
- Blog Post: Are we equal in the face of aging? Challenges faced by LGBTQ2 older adults
- Blog Post: Are you a victim of abuse?
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Many of our Blog Posts were written before the COVID-19 pandemic and thus do not necessarily reflect the latest public health recommendations. While the content of new and old blogs identify activities that support optimal aging, it is important to defer to the most current public health recommendations. Some of the activities suggested within these blogs may need to be modified or avoided altogether to comply with changing public health recommendations. To view the latest updates from the Public Health Agency of Canada, please visit their website.
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