Mental Health, Health Habits, & Exercise lesson (Editable & Fillable resource)

Mental-emotional health and physical health affect each other. People with physical health problems often experience anxiety or depression that affects their recovery and overall well-being. According to Health Canada (“Mental Health—Mental Illness”), mental health factors can increase the risk of developing physical problems such as

- diabetes

- heart disease

- weight gain or weight loss

- gastrointestinal problems

- reductions in immune system efficiency

- blood biochemical imbalances

This lesson defines mental health and discusses how exercise and other healthy lifestyle practices can positively affect mental health. Students learn about ways to help themselves or to seek help when dealing with their feelings and emotions from day to day.