Mental Health Tips During Social Distancing
ON MEN Co-Founder and Men’s Health Specialist, Dr. Joseph Larson, walks you through 5 (easy) tips to protect your mental health during social distancing. In any given year, one in five Canadians will be affected by mental illness. It affects people of all ages, income levels and cultures and during these trying times, I think it’s more important than ever to take care of ourselves and our loved ones. Here are a few tips for mental wellness throughout the pandemic. Set up a routine to help a sense of normalcy during these times. This includes getting up, getting dressed and working from a dedicated work area, if working from home. It’s also very important to continue to strive for your 8 hours of sleep per night. This should also include trying to go to bed and waking up at the same time as normal. It’s been shown very clearly that poor sleep has hugely detrimental effects on your well-being and your mental health. Exercise has shown to be one of the most reliable and e...