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WORLD HOMELESS DAY HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Sep 23rd, 2019Housing with supports is key to recovery for many people living with mental health or addictions issues. This is one of the main messages that CMHA is sharing with the…
In Memory of Robert Struthers: May 5, 1959 – June 29, 2019
Aug 9th, 2019It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our Board Chair, Robert Struthers, passed away on Saturday, June 29th. Robert was an incredibly kind and generous man…
Health and Wellness in the Dog Days of Summer
Aug 9th, 2019All 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…
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….