Episode 1: Be Well Stay Safe

Show Notes:

Nurse Nasreen’s top tips to help maintain positive mental health

Maintain social connections – there are lots of ways you can keep connected with friends and family while maintaining physical distancing.
Maintain a routine – it is very important to have a schedule or some sort of structure for your day.
Try to maintain healthy eating 80/20 ratio of healthy foods, you can still enjoy your favourite treats in moderation.
Keep hydrated – make sure you’re drinking enough water
Talk to each other – keep checking in with each other as a family, mealtimes are a great opportunity to sit and talk together
Remain physically active – you can stay active while still practicing physical distancing
Make sure you’re getting enough sleep

Alberta Health Services

www.alberta.ca/covid – (Information is updated regularly)

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Resources and information about mental health:

For urgent concerns; Calgary distress Centre (24 Hrs) 403 266 4357

ConnectTeen 403 2648336

KIDS HELP PHONE -1-800-668 6868

Provincial Mental Health Line – 1-877-303 2642

Addiction Support (24 Hrs) – 1-866 332 2322

Family violence Helpline (24hrs) – 403 234 7233

Websites and links:

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