Mental Health: What It Is, and Where to Find Help in Burnaby
Mental health is an important part of our lives, and an important part of our health. Keep reading to learn what it is, some habits to develop good mental health, and find free and paid, easy to access resources in Burnaby.
What is Mental Health?
Mental health refers to your psychological, social, and emotional well-being. It is important because it helps you cope with stress and changes how you interact with the world, which can positively or negatively affect your life. Mental health is not the same as mental illnesses, which cause distress and impede your ability to function.
Habits for Good Mental Health
Exercise: go for a walk, sign up for a class at a recreation centre, go swimming, bike, learn more here
Eat healthy food: eat vegetables, fruits, nuts, fish – there’s lots online
Drink enough water: for most people, 8 cups of water per day is not enough. How much water you drink depends on your environment and activity, and you can learn more online
Get enough sleep: to calculate how much you need, this is a helpful resource: https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep/sleep-calculator#bottom-line
Spend time with other people: set up a time to talk to a friend, have a family meal, talk to a coworker, say hello to someone when you walk past them on the street
Practice gratitude: write down something you’re grateful for each day
Resources in Burnaby
Anxiety Canada
anxietycanada.com
Resources and free counseling (sponsored by Telus) until Nov. 30, 2024
BounceBack
bouncebackbc.ca
For ages 13+
Burnaby Community Mental Health and Substance Use Centre
https://www.fraserhealth.ca/Service-Directory/Locations/Burnaby/burnaby-mental-health-centre
Phone: 604-453-1900
For ages 19+
Cameray Child and Family Services
cameray.ca
Phone: 604-436-9449
For kids, youth, and families
Crisis Centre BC
crisiscentre.bc.ca
Crisis line for thoughts of suicide: call or text 988
Crisis line for a mental health crisis: 310-6789
24/7 support and training
Kids Help Phone
kidshelpphone.ca
Resources for kids and youth and can call or text them any time
Mental Health Centre
https://www.fraserhealth.ca/Service-Directory/Service-At-Location/A/7/mental-health-centre—burnaby
Phone: 604-453-1900
For ages 19+