10 ways to focus on your mental wellness during the holidays

December 20, 2022
Cross country skiing is a great way to exercise during the holidays and focus on your mental wellbeing.

The holiday season includes many cherished moments like festive light displays, classic carols on the radio, and visits with friends and family. But the holidays can also be mentally draining depending on your circumstance.

Read on to learn 10 ways you can take care of yourself and your mental health this holiday season. 

While the following tips can help, if you're experiencing prolonged mental health challenges, such as sleep or appetite issues, low mood, or problematic substance use, contact your primary care provider or local counsellor in your community, or call 310-MHSU to reach your local Mental Health and Substance Use centre within Interior Health. 

If you are experiencing feelings of hopelessness and thoughts of self-harm, call the 24/7 Interior Crisis Line at 1-888-353-CARE (2273). This confidential and free service is available day and night, even on the holidays.

 

Stories@IH

Read related stories

5 Minute Read
Health & Wellness

  Aniko Farkas enjoying nature. Photo credit: Brandi Lee Photography Aniko Farkas became a social worker out of her deep-rooted desire to help…

3 Minute Read
Health & Wellness

Do you have a student in your life who’s interested in science, health or writing – or all three?  BC Lung Foundation and Interior Health (IH)…

4 Minute Read
Health & Wellness

You can’t see it, taste it or smell it, but radon gas is found everywhere in Canada. Caused by the natural breakdown of uranium in soil and rocks…

7 Minute Read
Health & Wellness

You can’t see it, taste it or smell it, but radon gas is found everywhere in Canada. Caused by the natural breakdown of uranium in soil and rocks…

5 Minute Read
Health & Wellness

You can’t see it, taste it or smell it, but radon gas is found everywhere in Canada. Caused by the natural breakdown of uranium in soil and rocks…

3 Minute Read
Health & Wellness

People living with chronic kidney disease now have a new, easy-to-use online resource that teaches how to use your kitchen to manage and slow the…

STAY CONNECTED

Receive news and alert posts, and Stories@IH blog posts, right to your inbox!

mail