With the province set to fully reopen and remove all public health orders as of Sunday, most are looking forward to getting back to normal.

However, that's not the case for everyone.

Phyllis O'Connor is the Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association Saskatchewan branch and says a large number of people may be feeling anxious or nervous about the prospect of lifting all public health measures.

"While a lot of people might be ready to celebrate the reopening, for a few right now it might be too early in their process to feel that celebration and they may still be feeling anxiety," says O'Connor. "And that's ok. That's totally alright. Just ask yourself; are there things I can do to make myself feel safer? Maybe it's continuing to wear a mask, maybe it's continuing to socially distance yourself from others."

O'Connor cited a poll hosted by Leger 360 which said 52% of Canadians are anxious about going back to work in person. That number jumps up to 68% for those aged 18-24.

She says there are a number of steps residents who are feeling nervous can take, including recognizing that feeling anxious is completely normal. She also recommends those feeling uneasy try to come up with a new routine, saying the earlier we try and return to normal, the earlier we'll feel better. Another suggestion from O'Connor is that you come up with a list of situations that you're avoiding due to anxiety, and try to tackle them one at a time.

And finally, she recommends talking to someone, such as a friend, family member, life coach, or psychiatrist.

"If people are feeling overly anxious to the point where it's having a detrimental effect on their lives then please, please reach out for help. This is not a personal failing, it's not a weakness, it's being human. We need to take care of that human part of us."

O'Connor goes on to say that we've come a long way and learned a lot in the last 16 months, saying that most people have a new mindset on what really is important in life and that there's more of an emphasis on mental health than there has been in the past.

If you may be feeling anxious or nervous about the reopening, O'Connor says there are a number of tools to use on the Canadian Mental Health Association website.