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Cultivating resilience in the wake of COVID-19

While there’s much talk about a potential echo pandemic of mental illness following COVID-19, such a result is not inevitable. We can all cultivate resiliency by focusing on the actions and attitudes that strengthen our mental health.

Resilience based on our ability to engage, adapt, and grow from periods of stress and adversity is a major predictor of how well we will emerge from this global challenge.

If distress is impeding your day-to-day functioning (for example, worry is inhibiting your ability to sleep, or anxiety is causing a prolonged loss of focus at work) consider reaching out to a friend, family member, peer counsellor, or a mental health website or professional for help.

Be mindful of the attitude you bring to mental health conversations. When you’re talking about mental illness with the same compassion as physical illness, you’re helping to reduce the stigma that keeps so many voices silent.

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