Mary Lu Spagrud // Canadian Mental Health Association – Prince George Branch The time has come that we need to stop talking about mental and physical health as two separate concerns and focus on health. One of the most widely believed and damaging myths is that mental illness is not a physical disease.  We have come a long way in understanding our mental health but there are still misconceptions that mental and physical health aren’t related. The World Health Organization, defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or

Kendall Robertson It’s hard to believe that May 1st is right around the corner. For many of us, the beginning of the “work from home period” started in mid-March as businesses around the city started to shut down their offices out of an abundance of caution. A lot of people we’ve heard from in recent weeks have reported feeling more tired than normal and even emotionally drained since starting to work from home. Did you know that burnout is possible even when you’re not at the office? Here are a few ways to stay healthy and avoid burnout while working

Kirstyn Wallace BC Parks recently closed all provincial parks across BC, but that shouldn’t deter you from getting some fresh air and exercise. Prince George is home to over 1,500 hectares of green space within the city and offers everything from riverwalks to forest trails. Need to exercise your dog? Please note that all off-leash fenced dog parks are currently closed. Moore’s Meadow and Ginter’s are open to the public and offer ample space for Fido to run free. Visit the City of Prince George’s website for a full list of trails. About the author: Kirstyn Wallace is the Marketing