This blog is by our friend Denise Waligora with Mental Health First Aid Canada at the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Read more of their blogs at www.mhfa.ca/en/blogs. My last blog focused on the importance of checking in on others. As important as this is, the truth is we can’t continue to provide the best support […]Continue readingIt Begins With You
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Coping With Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
While protecting our physical health during the COVID-19 pandemic is top of mind, we can’t forget about our mental health. Many of us may be experiencing a high degree of uncertainty, worry, and stress about safety, finances, jobs, family members, and any number of things during this unprecedented time. First of all, if you are […]Continue readingCoping With Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tips to manage mental health during COVID-19
In the wake of COVID-19, Canadians are facing a new reality of social distancing, self-quarantining and isolation in order to protect public health and safety. These new circumstances may lead individuals with mental health concerns into heightened symptoms of anxiety and depression. In what may be a difficult time for many, the Canadian Mental Health […]Continue readingTips to manage mental health during COVID-19
Dating With Depression: What You Need to Know
Guest post Dating can be stress-inducing for anyone. For those with depression, however, it can be especially frightening. The symptoms of depression, like social withdrawal and feelings of worthlessness, can make it challenging to feel self-confident in the dating world and open up to a potential partner. However, healthy relationships are a crucial aspect of […]Continue readingDating With Depression: What You Need to Know
Eco-Anxiety: Despair is Rising
Guest post from CMHA National, cmha.ca Rising temperatures. Melting ice caps. Drowning polar bears. We don’t need to be told that there’s a climate emergency, and that it’s taking its toll on the planet. But the climate emergency is also a mental health emergency. The stats are powerful: psychological trauma from a natural disaster is […]Continue readingEco-Anxiety: Despair is Rising
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Is it really a “thing”?
Fireplaces, hot chocolate, skating, snowball fights, cozying up with a book, watching a movie with loved ones, tobogganing…. These are some of the things that might come to mind when the days turn cold and dark. For some people, however, this time of year brings with it a feeling of dread, especially for those living […]Continue readingSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Is it really a “thing”?
The More Things Change…
“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Sometimes that seems true, but particularly at work, it can feel more like “the more things change, the more stressed I am.” Whether it’s a reorganization, a shift in how things are done at work, or a new colleague, facing change can bring discomfort, anxiety, […]Continue readingThe More Things Change…
Health and Wellness in the Dog Days of Summer
All it takes is a few hot and humid days for it to sink in that we’re in the heart of summer. And while we may focus on the signature summer rituals and activities, like visiting the beach or eating ice cream, it’s also important to think about our mental health and wellness and the […]Continue readingHealth and Wellness in the Dog Days of Summer
The Power of the Pen: Writing as a Therapeutic Tool
6 years ago, I started therapy for depression. I was completely lost and at the end of my rope – I had been struggling for over 38 years of my life. 38 years of what I like to call acting. People who struggle with depression and anxiety and other mental health issues are always good […]Continue readingThe Power of the Pen: Writing as a Therapeutic Tool
“Who knew that a thread and needle could be so powerful?”
Earlier this week, we were privileged to attend the CMHA Mental Health Works conference and learn about Matthew, a former medic who now authors the blog and podcast “A Medic’s Mind” about living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Depression. In an amazing video, “The Jacket”, Matthew talks about his lived experience. It touched our hearts, […]Continue reading“Who knew that a thread and needle could be so powerful?”