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Posted April 01, 2021 by Anna Teehan
For me, knitting is one of those things that does wonders for my mental health, now more than ever. As the pile of my so called “pandemic projects” and “COVID cast-ons” grew, I couldn’t help but connect the dots to other times when my chosen hobby played a part during history.
Posted March 28, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
“The primary goal of our work is to increase social connectedness,” explains Frank Cohn, director of DUDES Club, a British Columbia-based non-profit organization that promotes men’s health and wellness, particularly among Indigenous communities.
Posted March 25, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
The First Nations Health and Wellness Colouring Book is bursting with life and love. It is a gathering of Manitoba First Nation artists invited to react to and create with the themes of health and wellness. In partnership with the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, the Canadian Red Cross produced the colouring book as part of a continuing conversation with First Nation communities to support health and wellness.
Posted March 10, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
While the benefits of physical activity on physical health are well known, being active can also be an effective pathway to good mental health. Here are some ways that exercise can benefit your overall health.
Posted March 01, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Feeling lonely? It’s expected – and many people are feeling this way right now. Fortunately, there are things you can do. Here’s four tips on helping yourself and others.
Join us from March 1-31 for the #21DaysOfWellness challenge on Twitter! COVID-19 has made things extra tough this year. It is more important than ever to find activities to help care for your mental health. Doing something for 21 days is a great way to start a habit of taking care of yourself and working to build your resilience.
Posted February 19, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Winter in Canada can be very, very long… except when you’re having fun outside! Winter sports are just the ticket; they help you stay active during the cold season and make the tough months go by faster. And while the benefits of exercise on physical health are well known, staying active can also be an effective way of ensuring good mental health.
Posted February 18, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
For a four-year-old child, receiving a package in the mail is about as exciting as it gets. So imagine the delight when a book is delivered every month. That’s the idea behind the Imagination Library of Wood Buffalo in northern Alberta. The organization delivers an age-appropriate book monthly to more than 1,800 children, from birth until they reach the age of five.
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