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Mental Health
5 ways to stop doomscrolling in its tracks
Excessive scrolling through bad news or other anxiety-inducing content may makes us feel sad. Here are 5 ways to stop or limit doomscrolling.
6 useful resources to help boost your mood through movement
A roundup of some of our best mental health tips, strategies and resources to help you combat the winter blues and boost your mood.
Winter blues? Time to get active!
Around 60% of people in Canada report feeling the winter blues. Luckily, when you move, your body releases feel-good chemicals that literally boost your mood.
How to use habit stacking to stay on track
Forming and sticking to new habits can be challenging. Luckily there’s a science-backed approach called “habit stacking” that can make this easier for you.
Overcoming mountains of adversity
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories highlighting the importance of physical activity and sport in our everyday lives. Adversity comes in many forms, often when we least expect it. As someone who had an accident that left her with...
Mind over matter: Finding the motivation to stay active
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories highlighting the importance of physical activity and sport in our everyday lives. When it comes to staying active, having the right mindset is crucial for overcoming setbacks that might keep you...
Summer is for every body: Embrace movement with the body you have
Summer is meant for soaking up the sun, having fun and spending the season’s longer and warmer days with family and friends (ideally by getting physically active together). But it’s also a time when we’re flooded with stereotypical “summer body” images, dieting advice...
Move Your Mood: Supporting mental health through physical activity
The link between physical activity and mental health is behind an innovative initiative from Alberta Health Services (AHS) called Move Your Mood.
Why getting active outside is key to your physical & mental wellbeing
Engage with the great outdoors to feel good in both body & mindHere at ParticipACTION, we pride ourselves on a great number of things when it comes to keeping Canadians of all ages and abilities happy, healthy and active. From providing the motivation and the...
Move for your mood
Learn the mental health benefits of physical activity and actionable solutions to Move for your Mood!
Lessons on physical activity
With our 50th anniversary celebrations concluding as 2021 comes to an end, we reached out to some of Canada’s leading physical activity researchers and influencers to ask a simple question: What is the one thing you wish everyone living in Canada knew about getting...