Mental Health
This is just as important as physical health.
Our mental health can significantly impact our physical health.
What is Mental Health?
This national hotline offers free, confidential support for those in crisis, particularly individuals thinking about suicide.
What is the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988)
(Call or text 9-8-8, 24/7 all ages crisis responder)
This addictive substance is found in both cigarettes and e-cigarettes and can damage your lungs and overall health.
What is nicotine?
This guide provides recommendations for a healthy, balanced diet and encourages Canadians to eat a variety of foods, including more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
What is Canada’s Food Guide?
This is the practice of wearing this while driving to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
What is a "seatbelt"?
This is located beside the Brantford General Hospital at 194 Terrace Hill Street, Brantford
What is Grand Erie Public Health?
These are some factors that can affect a person's mental health. What are they?
What are:
Life experiences
Genetics
Support system/family dynamics
Home life
Work life
These activities can help improve your mental health and well-being
What are:
Yoga
Meditation
Deep breathing exercises
Relaxation techniques
Enjoying nature
This type of drug can impair cognitive function, cause hallucinations, and lead to addiction, and is illegal in many places.
What is "cannabis"
This type of food, recommended by Canada’s Food Guide, should be included as part of a balanced diet and provides energy in the form of carbohydrates.
What are "whole grains"?
This type of injury can be avoided by always wearing a helmet while biking, skateboarding, or participating in contact sports.
What is "concussion"?
These are some of the programs and services offered by Grand Erie Public Health to support the community.
What are
Sexual Health Services
Substance Use programs
Healthy Schools
Nutrition Program
Vaccine Clinics
Food Safety Course
Dental Clinic
These activities can help improve your mental health and well-being. What are they?
Yoga
Meditation
Deep breathing exercises
Relaxation techniques
Enjoying nature
These free community services in Brantford offer mental health support, including counseling, crisis intervention, and youth wellness programs
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SOAR
Woodview
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This ingredient commonly found in energy drinks is a stimulant that can increase heart rate and blood pressure.
What is caffeine?
According to Canada’s Food Guide, this protein-rich food group should include choices like beans, peas, lentils, and tofu, in addition to fish, poultry, and lean meats.
What is "protein foods"?
Wearing this protective gear can significantly reduce your risk of head injury while riding a bike, skateboard, or scooter.
What is "a helmet"?
Almost all programs and services offered by Grand Erie Public Health are free, except for this course.
What is the Food Safety Course?
True or False:
You can always see when someone is dealing with mental health challenges.
This statement is false.
Mental health challenges aren't always visible, and people can experience them in ways that others might not notice.
If you're struggling with your mental health, you can talk to these people for support
Teacher
Social Worker
Counselor
Family doctor
Family member
A close friend you trust
Myth or Fact
Energy drinks are a healthy way to stay awake and focused during school or work.
Myth!
Energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine and sugar, which can lead to health problems like anxiety, dehydration, and difficulty sleeping.
This section of Canada's Food Guide suggests eating a variety of vegetables and fruits, making up half of your plate at every meal.
What is "vegetables and fruits"?
This type of sunscreen, which protects against both UVA and UVB rays, should be applied every two hours when spending time outdoors.
What is "broad-spectrum sunscreen"?
These are some of the job titles of individuals who work at Grand Erie Public Health.
Public Health Nurses
Public Health Inspectors
Health Promoters
Administrative Support Team
Community Health Brokers
This is the act of taking time for yourself to relax, recharge, and manage stress, which is important for maintaining mental well-being.
What is "self-care"?
These online platforms offer mental health support and resources for students, including stress management tools and self-care tips.
What is
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline-Dial 988 https://988.ca/
Youthline: Confidential, non-judgmental 2SLGBTQ+ peer support from 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM www.youthline.ca
Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 for confidential support.
One Stop Talk - onestoptalk.ca
Myth or Fact:
Vaping is just breathing in water vapour.
Myth!
Vaping doesn't just involve breathing in water vapor; instead, you're inhaling an aerosol that contains tiny particles and chemicals, some of which can cause cancer.
Vaping can have harmful effects on your lungs, heart, and overall health. It's not as harmless as some people think.
Canada’s Food Guide recommends drinking this which is essential for hydration and should be the drink of choice over sugary beverages.
What is water?
Taking time each day to do something enjoyable or relaxing, like reading or taking a walk, is important for managing stress and maintaining good mental health.
What is "self-care"?
True or False
Services provided by a sexual health nurse are confidential, except when there is a risk of harm to oneself or others.
True