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Happy Easter from EaseCare!

April is Stress Awareness Month & National Counseling Awareness Month! Stress is unfortunately very prevalent during these uncertain times. Ensure that you are able to manage stress in a healthy way - such as exercise, a creative hobby, talking with family/friends, watching a favourite TV show, etc. Another great way to manage stress is through counseling! Because it's also National Counseling Awareness Month, EaseCare is the perfect resource to access mental health counseling services. We provide free physician and psychiatry consults for those with a valid Alberta Health Care Card. Counseling is an excellent outlet for expressing your feelings and working through stress. www.easecare.ca.

Today is World Bipolar Day - a time to bring awareness to the common disorder known as Bipolar. If you suffer from Bipolar, have suffered in the past, or know someone who suffers from it, know that you are seen and heard. There is help out there to combat the hardships that come along with Bipolar disorder. If you or someone you know needs to speak with a mental health professional, contact EaseCare. www.easecare.ca

We often get asked, how does EaseCare prove continuity of care? Great question! EaseCare physicians and mental health experts are readily available for follow-up appointments, and they can communicate with your family physician when needed.

With Covid-19 still ongoing, it can seem hard to escape hearing about it or thinking about it, which can negatively affect your overall mental health (even though we all want to stay safe and healthy). Here are three tips for stepping away from pandemic-related information when you feel overwhelmed: 1) Turn off the TV/radio news for a few hours each day, or even for a full day. This can help you focus on things that aren't covid-related. If you still want to watch TV or liste...n to the radio, watch a fun show or turn on a station that only plays music you enjoy. 2) Get outside for some fresh air when the weather permits (wear a mask if necessary when in close contact to others outside of your household). 3) Engage in a stress-free hobby such as cooking or painting.

"I see a psychiatrist and a psychologist regularly and now just take anti-anxiety medication. I'm tackling the myth that African-American women have to be pillars of strength. We have the right to fall. We have the right not to always have our s--- together." - Lisa Nicole Carson

Happy St. Patrick's Day from EaseCare!

So many people look at my depression as me being ungrateful, but that is not it. I can’t help itThere’s nothing worse than being fake happy. I had moments where I didn’t want to carry on living - Miley Cyrus

Anxiety Fact: Did you know that Generalized Anxiety Disorder can actually start in childhood? It's true. Symptoms can even appear around the age of 6. If you notice your child is struggling with anxiety, reaching out for help is perfectly acceptable. Kids and teens can see EaseCare's trusted mental health professionals if they need someone to talk to.