People urged to look after their mental health in smoky conditions

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• Looking after the basics, such as by eating and sleeping well, staying hydrated, and exercising
• Staying connected to others, including friends, family, neighbours and coworkers
• Check in with kids and teens, stress may look different in children and teens compared to adults, and may need extra reassurance during emergencies
• Pregnant people may have worries about how wildfire smoke may affect themselves of their baby, and they should follow air quality guidance and speak to their health care provider about their specific situation
• Watch for effects of prolonged smoke exposure, as living with wildfire smoke for many days and repeated fire seasons can take a toll on a person’s health
• Have a backup plan, as air quality can change quickly and interfere with plans, so have backups in case an event needs to be postponed or moved indoors
• Look for windows of opportunity where the smoke levels are lower and take advantage of those times

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Crisis lines are available for people in need of support, and IH also advises people check in on those more susceptible to smoke or the impacts it could have on their wellbeing.