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“We see you, we hear you, and we stand with you.”
A Statement from our CEO Radhika Subramanyan I’ve been taking some time to reflect on the recent life-changing events not just in the United States and Canada but across the world. I’m feeling outraged and discouraged but also hopeful that our world can do and be better. Today and every day, we at CMHA stand […]Continue reading“We see you, we hear you, and we stand with you.”
“We’re dealing with a lot too”: COVID Life Through the Eyes of a 14-Year-Old
Guest post by Millie Howard You adults are probably finding quarantine pretty rough – you have to find ways to entertain your kids, work has become more of a hassle, and you’re probably bored most of the day. I get it. But do you ever wonder what quarantine is like from a kid’s perspective? I […]Continue reading“We’re dealing with a lot too”: COVID Life Through the Eyes of a 14-Year-Old
1:1 Conversation with Yourself
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. Well, the time has finally arrived across our country…dogs and humans alike have been groomed and patios are open for business. While most Canadians are excited to return […]Continue reading1:1 Conversation with Yourself
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
CMHA Recognizes International Self-Care Day 2020
CMHA Halton Region Branch joins individuals and organizations around the globe in celebrating International Self-Care Day on July 24, which aims to raise public awareness of the importance of self-care to stay healthy and prevent or delay illness. Mental well-being is recognized as a pillar of self-care. Prioritizing self-care can increase resiliency, which can be helpful when faced with problems, […]Continue readingCMHA Recognizes International Self-Care Day 2020
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