Mental Health
Mental health is key to our well-being.
It involves how we feel, think, act, and interact with the world around us. Mental health is about realizing our potential, coping with the normal stresses of life, and making a contribution to our community1. There are many facets of mental well-being that link to physical health. We can’t truly be healthy without it.
Public Mental Health Action Framework
Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Public Mental Health Action Framework (PDF, 2 MB), is an action-oriented roadmap of our agency’s approach as well as commitment to the mental health for all in our community.
It is a plan to create better mental health for all through prevention, promotion and early intervention/referral in our community.
It will also mean that we will be doing some of our work differently. There are areas of our work that we will strengthen some that we will change or refine and others that we are going to start afresh.
The Public Mental Health Action Framework uses of the term public mental health. By doing so, we are drawing attention to the important contributions public health can make to create opportunities for mental health for all.
The Public Mental Health Action Framework sets a clear path to support mental health in our communities. This work will be in close partnership with the many other sectors. Together, our impact will be greater.
We look forward to building on Public Health Sudbury & Districts strong foundation to ensure opportunities for health for all!
Developmental assets
Learn about developmental assets and how they help children and youth grow-up empowered, supported, connected, and resilient so that they can thrive in life.
Eating disorders and disordered eating
Eating disorders and disordered eating are about more than food—they’re also about how you feel about yourself, how you cope with your feelings and other deeper factors2. Find out more about disordered eating, eating disorders and where to go for help.
Work stress and mental health
Stress in the workplace can happen due to various reasons such as demands and our perceived ability to meet these demands. Stress exists in any workplace and can be experienced by anyone regardless of their job. Excessive or ongoing stress can lead to mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.
Weight
Weight and concerns about weight can sometimes have negative effects on mental and emotional well-being. Learn more about positive approaches to promoting a healthy weight. Topics include:
- Adult weight concerns
- Weight concerns in children and youth
- Tips for parents – Reach for your best (R4YB)
- Weight-based discrimination and weight bias
Learn more about weight.
Support services
Mental Health Helpline (ConnexOntario, Government of Ontario)
The Mental Health Helpline provides information about mental health services in Ontario. An Information and Referral Specialist will answer your call, email, or web chat 24/7. It offers free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol, drugs, mental health, or gambling.
The Helpline can:
- provide information about counselling services and supports in your community
- listen, offer support, and provide strategies to help you meet your goals
- provide basic education about mental illness
- Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), 2014. Mental Health for Life [brochure]. Retrieved from http://www.cmha.ca/mental-health/mental-health-brochures, December 2016.
- Canadian Mental Health Association BC division (2014). Eating Disorders. Retrieved from http://www.cmha.bc.ca/get-informed/mental-health-information/eating-disorders, December 2016.
This item was last modified on October 24, 2023