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Beat the Winter Blues
Whether you refer to it as the back to work blues, the January blues or the winter blues, people often share feeling a little down after the holidays. And while Blue Monday is a myth, research confirms that Canadians are prone to a downward shift in mood in the winter months. A research study in […]Continue readingBeat the Winter Blues
Canadians are anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine”
For Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association promotes social connection to protect mental health in these difficult times Most Canadians rely on shortcuts to describe their emotional state—even during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new data released today by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in partnership with Maru/Matchbox, 77 per cent of […]Continue readingCanadians are anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine”
CMHA Mental Health Week 2020: May 4 to 10
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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
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
It Begins With You
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
New data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact
(Toronto, May 11, 2020) – Seven out of 10 Ontarians (69 per cent) believe the province is headed for a “serious mental health crisis” as it emerges from this pandemic and nearly eight out of 10 (77 per cent) say more mental health supports will be necessary to help society, according to new poll results […]Continue readingNew data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact
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”?