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New role for mental health and addictions among changes in provincial cabinet shuffle
Aug 1st, 2019A new position dedicated to mental health and addictions was among several recent changes made in an Ontario government cabinet shuffle. Vaughan-Woodbridge MPP Michael Tibollo was appointed to the new…
The Power of the Pen: Writing as a Therapeutic Tool
Jul 18th, 20196 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…
“Who knew that a thread and needle could be so powerful?”
May 16th, 2019Earlier 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…
Ontario government announces plan to overhaul health care system
Mar 22nd, 2019March 1, 2019 – Patients and health service providers across Ontario received more detail this week about the government’s long-term plan to overhaul the province’s health care system and reduce…
Sleep and Your Mental Health
Mar 4th, 2019Ever wake up from a restless night and just feel…off? You wouldn’t be alone; sleep, or lack thereof, can seriously impact us physically, and especially mentally. Whether it’s disrupting our…
Serving up balance, one pie at a time
Feb 15th, 2019We got great feedback from readers of our column that recently appeared on Inside Halton, so we’re reposting it here. Enjoy! _____ “A healthy balance” – a term often heard…
Why I Didn’t Tell My Boss I Have Bipolar Disorder—Until Now
Jan 24th, 2019Special Bell Let’s Talk Day post by Steele Roddick We’ve made progress on destigmatizing mental illness in recent years. I’ve made strides of my own, and the conversations I’ve had…
“My Therapy”: Dave talks recovery
Jan 24th, 2019Our own Peer Mentor Dave Kilgannon recently joined Justin Dickie on his “My Therapy” podcast to talk about depression, addiction, recovery, physical activity, and wellness. Give it a listen: https://tinyurl.com/ydyegw4h
Annoyed, mad, and ticked off
Jan 23rd, 2019Too often, our society tells us that anger is a “bad” emotion, an unwanted and uncomfortable feeling that results in an urgent desire to eliminate it as soon as possible….
We Meant to Write this Sooner…
Jan 3rd, 2019…but it all came down to the “p” word: Procrastination. Delaying or putting something off. Think of waiting until the night before a test to study or leaving housecleaning until…
“Take a deep breath…”
Nov 21st, 2018“Take a deep breath”. How often do we say this to someone who’s upset or to ourselves when we feel nervous? It’s not just an empty statement – our breathing…
What’s With “Pill Shaming”?
Nov 7th, 2018I recently read an article that used a term that was new to me: “pill shaming”. It’s negative judgement about the use of medication for mental health problems and criticism…