Welcome to Life-happens

Do you ever feel that while it is easy to talk to someone about our physical health (like being tired or having muscle pain), it seems more difficult to talk about our emotional or mental health? We need to pay more attention to our mind-body connection, as our mental health significantly affects our physical health. With stress levels on the rise, our physical and mental health are negatively impacted. If we learn to better cope and manage life challenges, we can contribute to our overall health and well-being, as well as for others.

Life happens. We have busy lives, and sometimes, we run into issues or challenges which affect our mental health and well-being.

Feel it. When we feel “off” or are having a bad moment or day, it is important to recognize the feeling and make adjustments in activities and attitude.

Share it. We need to make time for sharing our feelings and emotions. Talking with others can reduce our stress levels and make things seem more manageable.

Live it. Learning how to better cope, and making the most of our lives, will help us with lifelong mental health and well-being. Find ways that work for you, use them in everyday life, and “live it.”

This web-site offers a way for us to safely share our emotions, and to access some advice on how to manage life’s challenges and emotions. Share your feelings. Improve your mental health and well-being with practical tips. Tell others at home, work, or school about using this web-site.

Create a profile, then login and get started. Let’s work together in promoting health and mental health for everyone!
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For more information on mental health services in the Calgary area,
please contact:
Access Mental Health 943-1500 or
Health Link at 943-LINK (1-866-408-LINK).