Melanie Gessell

[Melanie Gessell @gessellmel]

@rwesthead Thank you for the link to this research and bringing light to the topic.

[Melanie Gessell @gessellmel]

@MichaelFulwiler Bang on!

[Melanie Gessell @gessellmel]

@javeedsukhera Hands up for those of you already exhausted and fully aware of the impacts on mental health following the collective trauma that is Covid-19. There is no health without mental health.

[Melanie Gessell @gessellmel]

Found myself ranting and raving at the dinner table last night over Covid restrictions and online learning! Caught myself, took a step back and let my family know I’m struggling with it all. It’s okay to not be okay. #MentalHealthMatters #collectivetrauma

[Melanie Gessell @gessellmel]

@Brbhealth Juggling between the urge to procrastinate and take note breaks vs overwhelming anxiety of not getting notes finished🤷🏽‍♀️

[Melanie Gessell @gessellmel]

@jack_turban @Featherbrained Every. Single. Time.

[Melanie Gessell @gessellmel]

@DrCChambers I hear ya! Couldn’t help thinking about families without the capability or devices to support their children.

[Melanie Gessell @gessellmel]

@ScrewyDecimal Perfectly ok to be still and acknowledge these feelings without doing a thing. That’s self care too.

[Melanie Gessell @gessellmel]

@cg_canning Like having a new baby! Lots of work, hang in there. It’s worth it

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[Melanie Gessell @gessellmel]

@CarlDunnJr Mindfulness for sure and tending to vulnerability factors. When I don’t take care of myself it’s much harder to use skills. Talking to people going through similar changes can support accepting change but some days are easier than others. Trying to have more self compassion.

[Melanie Gessell @gessellmel]

@CarlDunnJr Being reminded that connection and belonging to supportive people helps to normalize difficult emotions and move through change even when we resist it or when it hurts. Also self validation of feelings, especially the tough ones!

[Melanie Gessell @gessellmel]

@CarlDunnJr @xmdmazingx Mindfulness is such an importance skill for this type of “stepping back” and self reflection. Can be so exhausting in relationships and connection

[Melanie Gessell @gessellmel]

@MelanieNoel @jaimiekb_ @sherimadigan @JaniceSumpton @richelle_ndopl Facinating!!

[Melanie Gessell @gessellmel]

@MichaelFulwiler @URnotYRmother Grade 12 math and chemistry🤦🏽‍♀️ still haunt my dreams!

[Melanie Gessell @gessellmel]

@mentalhealthhky Was thinking the very same thing😢

[Melanie Gessell @gessellmel]

@CPMinorHockey Way to go girl💪

[Melanie Gessell @gessellmel]

@cg_canning Well said!

[Melanie Gessell @gessellmel]

@kelsieswrites Yes! Self compassion is key😌💕