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href='#h-increased-screen-time-and-mental-health'>Increased screen time and mental health<\/a><\/li><li class=\"selectDropdown__list__item tabsList__item \"><a href='#h-acknowledgment-is-the-first-step'>Acknowledgment is the first step<\/a><\/li><li class=\"selectDropdown__list__item tabsList__item \"><a href='#h-learning-more-about-mental-well-being'>Learning more about mental well-being<\/a><\/li><li class=\"selectDropdown__list__item tabsList__item \"><a href='#h-warning-signs-that-you-should-seek-professional-psychological-help'>Warning signs that you should seek professional psychological help<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group articleSingle__content__main tabListHeadings is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p>In the early days of the pandemic, Leah took part in countless virtual events to make up for her once-busy social life. Whether it was a fitness class, a book club, a dinner party or a games night, she logged on to video calls with friends and family to socialize as much as she could. But after working from home on her laptop all day, she finds her constant screen time less rewarding. Now she feels stressed about committing to virtual events outside of work.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt makes me anxious to spend more time on my phone or laptop,&#8221; she said. \u201cI feel like I&#8217;m completely absorbed online. I know so many people are going through such a hard time right now,&#8221; she says. \u201cBut I know I&#8217;ve been minimizing how I feel for a while now.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-increased-screen-time-and-mental-health\">Increased screen time and mental health<\/h4>\n<p>The blurred lines of work-life balance mean many people are spending more hours a day alone, online, and inside. Increased screen time may have an adverse effect on mental health \u2014 particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Decreasing screen time or maintaining pre-pandemic levels may help maintain mental health according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www150.statcan.gc.ca\/n1\/pub\/82-003-x\/2020006\/article\/00001-eng.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statistics Canada study from July<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Even those who have managed to pick up new self-care activities during the first wave of the pandemic may find it increasingly difficult to stay mentally healthy. For Leah, a non-stop virtual social schedule meant she was sacrificing many of the things important for maintaining her mental health and well-being.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI started to realize that it was the simple things that brought me the most joy,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-acknowledgment-is-the-first-step\">Acknowledgment is the first step<\/h4>\n<p>It may sound like a simple thing, but acknowledging that there might be a problem with your own, or a loved one&#8217;s, mental health may be an important first step towards improvement.<\/p>\n<p>When Leah started to realize the toll of a her virtual social life and increased screen time on her mental health, she took her first step by reaching out to a friend by phone as opposed to on a video call.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSometimes I just can&#8217;t bear to look at the screen \u2014 even if it&#8217;s to talk with a friend.&#8221; She adds they sometimes talk about their moods if either of them is having a hard day, which helps lift some of the stigma surrounding mental health.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s helpful to know that everyone is going through this in one way or another,&#8221; she says. \u201cSometimes just talking about it can make a huge difference. I also found it made a difference to be out in nature and talk to someone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-learning-more-about-mental-well-being\">Learning more about mental well-being<\/h4>\n<p>Mental health struggles and loneliness can affect anyone. It&#8217;s normal to have good days and bad days, but prolonged periods of stress, anxiety, or feeling isolated could mean it&#8217;s time to focus on your or a loved one&#8217;s mental well-being.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.camh.ca\/en\/health-info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learning about mental health<\/a> can help build a foundation for better mental well-being. There are also a number of ways to get help for yourself or a loved one, including through digital wellness programs and virtual counselling services.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-warning-signs-that-you-should-seek-professional-psychological-help\">Warning signs that you should seek professional psychological help<\/h4>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealthcommission.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/MHStrategy_Strategy_ENG_0_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mental Health Commission of Canada<\/a>, \u201cUnlike other health conditions, only one in three people who experience a mental health problem or illness report that they have sought and received services and treatment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.gov\/basics\/what-is-mental-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MentalHealth.gov<\/a>, pay attention if you experience:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"disc-list\">\n<li>Sleeping too little or too much<\/li>\n<li>Withdrawing from your usual social outlets or relationships<\/li>\n<li>Feeling listless, numb, helpless or hopeless<\/li>\n<li>An increase in smoking, drinking or taking drugs<\/li>\n<li>Mood swings, irritability or uncontrolled anger<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety or depression<\/li>\n<li>Urges to self-harm<\/li>\n<li>Inability to perform daily tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner block-wpr bg-light-blue rounded-corners pos-rel pad-l pad-r mob-pad-r centered-block mob-pad-l pad-t mob-pad-t pad-b mob-pad-b\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mar-t mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t\" id=\"h-rbc-disability-insurance\">RBC Disability Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b-hlf pad-r mob-pad-r pad-l mob-pad-l has-text-reg-font-size\">Help ensure your expenses are covered if you get sick or injured<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size aligncenter btn is-style-primary primary has-text-lg-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/silver.rbcinsurance.com\/health-insurance\/disability-insurance-quote\/index.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-dig-id=\"LP-285-476a44f4\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"button click\" data-dig-label=\"Get a quote-https:\/\/silver.rbcinsurance.com\/health-insurance\/disability-insurance-quote\/index.html \">Get a quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mar-t-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf pad-b mob-pad-b has-text-reg-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silver.rbcinsurance.com\/en-ca\/health-insurance\/disability-insurance\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-273-18de2c2e\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Learn More\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t.wp-block-tk-spacer.id-071c0fca-cfa3-40f8-834d-99ecfef1ad98 {\n\t\theight: 30px;\n\t}\n\n\t@media ( max-width: 480px ) {\n\t\t.wp-block-tk-spacer.id-071c0fca-cfa3-40f8-834d-99ecfef1ad98 {\n\t\t\theight: 15px;\n\t\t}\n\t}\t<\/style>\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tk-spacer id-071c0fca-cfa3-40f8-834d-99ecfef1ad98\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse2de7ba0a\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse2de7ba0a\" data-dig-id=\"LP-HomeInsurance-14506-2de7ba0a\" data-dig-category=\"LP-HomeInsurance\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Things Our Lawyers Want You to Know\"><div>Things Our Lawyers Want You to Know<\/div><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse2de7ba0a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-text-sm-font-size\">*Home and auto insurance products are distributed by RBC Insurance Agency Ltd. and underwritten by Aviva General Insurance Company. 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