Treat mental and physical health, say N.S. advocates [Video]

Taking caring for your mental health shouldn’t take second place according to Martina Kelades.

“I often say that our mind is the engine and our body is the vehicle,” said Kelades. “And so it’s really important to focus on the engine.”

Kelades is a mental health advocate and speaker. She said taking care of her mental health is a crucial part of her daily routine but physical health is often viewed as a more important or more valued goal.

“Especially this time of year… we’re always thinking about our physical health and what we need to do to set the year forward,” Kelades said. “But we often forget about our mental health.”

Instead of forgetting it, one official is calling on the federal government to prioritize it. Earlier this week, Governor General Mary Simon urged Canadians to treat their mental health with the same care as they would their physical …