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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…
“We’re Breaking Down Some Walls”
Oct 16th, 2018This past week, our own Peer Mentor Dave Kilgannon spoke to our friend Ted Michaels, host of CHML 900’s Health and Wellness Show. Dave shared his lived experience journey and…
Over half of Canadians consider anxiety and depression ‘epidemic’
Sep 17th, 2018The Canadian Mental Health Association calls for new legislation to bring mental health into balance with physical health. Over half of Canadians (53%) consider anxiety and depression to be ‘epidemic’…
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…