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Why is mental health at work everyone’s business?
Mar 31st, 2017Picture this…it’s a workday morning and a colleague arrives at the office sniffling, sneezing, and coughing. She will likely be met with several rounds of “It sounds like you’re feeling…
3 Things You Can Do TODAY to Bust Stigma
Mar 30th, 2017STIGMA. One word that can just make your skin crawl when it comes to talking about mental health. But what can you do about it? Well…a lot. And it’s not…
4 tips for responding when your offer of help isn’t accepted
Mar 7th, 2017The importance of talking about mental health can’t be repeated enough. The more we talk, the more accepted it will be, and the more likely people are to speak up…
5 Tips for Asking for Help
Mar 7th, 2017It’s not easy for most people to ask for help. Many of us probably have a story in our past about not asking for directions and ending up hopelessly lost….
Casseroles for Mental Health – Why Not?
Mar 1st, 2017The casserole – the homey meal with comfort in every bite. The convenient dinner. The offering we often bring to friends and neighbours as a show of support when they…
5 of the Coolest Self-Care Ideas We’ve Heard
Feb 17th, 2017It’s no secret that we at CMHA LOVE self-care. It’s vital to maintaining optimal mental health and coping with challenges effectively. And we’ve heard tons of great self-care ideas from…
Breaking News…You can give yourself permission!
Feb 17th, 2017Yes, that’s right – you can give yourself permission to take care of yourself. To slow down. To take a break. It’s a news flash for some. We often go…
“Let’s Talk”: 4 Reasons Why
Feb 17th, 2017We’re just a few weeks out from Bell Let’s Talk Day, another wonderfully successful day that had people tweeting, sharing, texting, and talking about mental health. But, why is talking…
The Importance of Being Kind to Families
Feb 9th, 2017As a mental health care professional, I often have long, heartfelt conversations with family members of those struggling with addictions, and I’m here to say that I’m okay with that!…