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Social Media’s Sucker Punch
Sep 7th, 2018It is undeniable that social media has completely changed the way we interact with others. It used to be that we would find out what was going on with our…
World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10th: You can help someone who is thinking about suicide
Sep 6th, 2018By the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Centre for Suicide Prevention September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This is the one day a year focused solely on awareness around the…
Choosing Yourself First: Putting the “I” in Self-Care
Aug 23rd, 2018We’re taught early on that being selfish is not an aspirational characteristic. We’re told that there are no redeeming qualities in behavior that places little consideration on the feelings or…
When there’s bad news and bad news
Aug 9th, 2018I remember hearing an old adage of news reporting: “If it bleeds, it leads”. If a story is graphic and dramatic, some news outlets will place it on the front…
“Gotta Kick at the Darkness ‘Til it Bleeds Daylight”
Jun 12th, 2018Our blog post last week about Kate Spade’s suicide went up just 2 days before word of another tragedy spread: Anthony Bourdain’s suicide. The same questions about why were uttered with shaking…
Kate Spade and the meaning of “having it all”
Jun 7th, 2018Kate Spade seemed to have it all: fame, money, family, prestige, and a name that was instantly recognizable as a worldwide brand and fashion statement. News of her death by…
“It’s about the 1 in 1…” Justin’s Podcast
Apr 25th, 2018Our friend Justin Dickie recently chatted with our own Melanie McGregor for his “My Therapy” podcast. They talked about Melanie’s role at CMHA, her own lived experience journey, and how…
“My Therapy” Podcast: Justin’s Recovery Journey
Feb 16th, 2018Justin Dickie tells it like it is. A great friend of ours here at CMHA-HRB, Justin first shared his lived experience with depression on, of all days, Bell Let’s Talk…
The Cruelest Month?
Jan 17th, 2018Is January really as cruel as they say? For some, yes. It is quite common to hear people talk about having the “January Blues” – low mood, decreased energy, and…
5 Tips to Open the Door With Empathy
Dec 22nd, 2017“Empathy” – that magic word that means so much. It’s not feeling sorry for someone – that’s called “sympathy”. Empathy is understanding and sharing the feelings of others – tuning…
36 Things You Need to Know About Anxiety
Nov 22nd, 2017Some time ago, I read an article from The Mighty called “36 Things People With Anxiety Want Their Friends to Know” and wow, did it ever stick with me. Anxiety…
Pumpkin spice and mental health
Nov 2nd, 2017November is now upon us, and along with the dominance of all things pumpkin spice flavoured comes Movember. It’s a chance for guys to ditch the daily shaving routine by…