Episode #4: Mental Health with Monica: Selfcare and Mental Health Awareness

Monica and Jack Veitch discuss how self-care is a foundational part of maintaining good mental health, not an expensive luxury or something to do only when life becomes overwhelming. Jack explains that mental health exists on a continuum, meaning everyone experiences periods of thriving, struggling, and recovering. Regular self-care helps people stay resilient and better manage life's challenges The episode's central message is that self-care is one of the strongest protective factors for mental health. By consistently caring for your physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being, you build resilience, cope better with stress, and reduce the risk of burnout. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/crisis-resources suicide hotline 9-8-8 https://bouncebackontario.ca/ https://www.camh.ca/en/driving-change/about-camh https://www.camh.ca/en/patients-and-families/programs-and-services/virtual-urgent-care