AHS holds events to mark Mental Health Week, May 1-7

NORTH ZONE – Alberta Health Services (AHS) invites you to boost your mental health by enjoying some outdoor activities and taking part in activities to mark Mental Health Week, May 1-7.

Research has shown outdoor activities can improve mental wellness; these activities can include gardening, playing outdoor sports, walking and running, or just sitting and enjoying the scenery. Positive effects include improved mood and energy; less negativity and worry; lower blood pressure; faster recovery from stressful events; increased creativity; improved cognitive development in children; and an overall calming effect.

Local events details for:

• High Prairie / Onoway
• Athabasca / Lac La Biche / Fort McMurray / Cold Lake, St. Paul / Bonnyville
• Peace River / Manning

During this week and beyond, AHS encourages you to take care of yourself and to share, through Facebook and Twitter, how you are taking care of your mental health. Hashtag posts with #AHSMentalHealthWeek and tag us @AHS_NorthZone and we will re-tweet.

You’ll find us online:

• Addiction and Mental Health (AMH) ahs.ca/amh NEW
• Ways to Wellness
• Help in Tough Times  
• AHS_behealthy 
• Facebook

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

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