Mental Health
This is just as important as physical health.
Our mental health can significantly impact our physical health.
What is Mental Health?
This free number is available 24/7 to help people in a mental health crisis.
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 nutritious, 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
Delaying the use of cannabis until this age is recommended to lower risks of addiction and brain damage.
What is as late as possible or age 25?
This vitamin helps your body absorb calcium and is produced when your skin is exposed to sunlight.
What is vitamin D?
This type of injury can be avoided by always wearing a helmet while biking, skateboarding, or participating in contact sports.
What is "concussion"?
This type of injury occurs when the brain moves quickly inside the skull due to a hit to the head, face, neck, or body.
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
You can do this with your breath to help you feel calm.
What is deep breathing?
This is the term for cannabis that is made from chemicals sprayed onto plants and can be more harmful than natural cannabis.
What is synthetic cannabis or K2?
This type of drink should be limited because it can be high in sugar and calories.
What are sugary drinks?
Wearing this protective gear can significantly reduce your risk of head injury while riding a bike, skateboard, or scooter.
What is "a helmet"?
Before becoming the snazzy new GEPH, this health unit went by BCHU—until it teamed up with the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit to form one awesome public health team.
What is Brant County Health Unit (BCHU)?
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.
Drinking this nutrient-rich liquid helps keep you hydrated and supports digestion and energy levels.
What is water?
Use this when the UV index is 3 or higher.
What is sunscreen?
Labelled “broad spectrum” and “water resistant” with an SPF of at least 30.
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"?
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 – Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
One Stop Talk – (onestoptalk.ca)
What are online platforms that offer mental health support and resources for students, including stress management tools and self-care tips?
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, harmful effects on your lungs, heart, and overall health.
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 moving your body, getting enough sleep, 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