STEPS TO MAINTAINING GOOD MENTAL HEALTH

UNBSU x CHIMO Helpline

Chimo is a provincial crisis phone line, accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to all residents of New Brunswick. Live chat is open from 5:00pm to midnight. Chimo’s mission is to serve the community by providing a competent level of crisis intervention, referrals, and vital information in a caring, confidential manner.
Phone: 1-800-667-5005
Website & live chat: http://www.chimohelpline.ca/

STIR THE IMAGINATION
Balance your schedule with some fun. Try something new: a recipe, photography, gaming, dance routine or a language, Engage in your hobbies, create a YouTube video. put together a jigsaw puzzles or make a gratitude list.

MAINTAIN A ROUTINE
Try to maintain a daily routine to help bring some structure to your day. Keep a regular sleep schedule, shower, get dressed, find productive activities, make time for self care, eat a balanced diet and exercise. These will all help you maintain good mental health.

STAY CONNECTED
Use electronic social platforms to stay connected with friends and family. Volunteering can have a lot of social benefits. Organizations are looking for people to help collect and distribute food and supplies, This will help minimize feelings of isolation especially for those living alone.

TAKE A BREAK
Limit the amount of news you watch, unplug from social media for a few hours. This will help reduce anxiety and allow you to focus on more positive activities like finally cleaning out your closet!

SEEK SUPPORT
If you are struggling reach out and talk to someone. There are many services offering support over the phone or through teleconferencing. Reach out to your local mental health centre, helpline or 811.

MINDFULLNESS
Take time out to daydream, meditate, pray, reflect, try grounding/relaxation exercises, or yoga. When we practice mindfulness, our thoughts focus on what we are sensing in the present moment rather than rehashing the past or imagining the future.

Follow your schedule not your mood.