Good physical and mental health is more than the absence of sickness in our lives.

Wellness is about adopting lifestyle practices that improve our chances of not getting sick or when illness occurs we are in a better place to manage it.

Mental health issues are more difficult to acknowledge and address than physical ailments, but the symptoms and the impact on our lives are just as real. Mental illness is often accompanied by stigma and misunderstanding which results in a person feeling more isolated and alone.

Just as we can take life style precautions to safeguard our physical health, we can also take steps to promote mental wellbeing.