Mental hygiene insights: The power of healthy habits

Research shows that practicing mental hygiene every day supports mental wellbeing, but what other healthy habits contribute to our holistic health? Some might be obvious; others less so. In this short video, Guillaume Tremblay, a nurse practitioner at The Royal’s Brockville Mental Health Centre, explores a few good habits we can build into our daily routines. Daily mental hygiene practices are just one piece of the puzzle! From tidying up our physical space to fostering meaningful social connections, small actions can lead to big impact.
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Mental Hygiene is a form of preventative maintenance, and the concept of doing small things daily that support our mental health. We know that we should shower, brush our teeth, and get a good night’s sleep daily to stay on top of our physical and dental hygiene, but there’s currently no guidance around daily maintenance of our brains.
By committing to spending as little as 10 minutes per day on mental hygiene practices, research shows that they can have a significant impact on improving your overall wellness. One of these practices is positive psychology.
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