Mayday...Signs of Distress

Test your distress… Select the sentences that reflect your reality.

I regularly misdirect my anger.

I have lost interest in my usual hobbies.

Lately, I am more irritable and crabby with my friends and family.

For some reason, I am having difficulty eating (I eat too much or don’t feel like eating) and sleeping.

Recently, I have started having problems at school.

If you have selected three (or more) of these sentences… you may want to think about talking to someone – it does help. Below are some options for finding thehelpyou need.

You’re not alone… seek help! If you feel like you can’t cope with the absence of your parent, health professionals will help you sort things out and get back on track.

You can find help at:

Your local MFRC - Each MFRC has “prevention and intervention” staff members who can help you anonymously. No one will know and you’ll feel better. Getting connected to them is as simple as calling your local MFRC.

Your family doctor’s office

Your school counselling services office