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What We Don’t Know About Chester Bennington
Aug 2nd, 2017I tried so hard And got so far But in the end It doesn’t even matter… These are lyrics from the song “In the End” by Linkin Park, fronted by…
“Cut Through the Stigma”
Aug 1st, 2017Our social media pages recently lit up with likes, clicks, shares, and retweets, all in the name of mental health at work. We posted a story about a woman named…
“I was stronger than I ever imagined”
Jun 23rd, 2017The connection between mental health and physical health is undeniable. Maximizing and nurturing our physical health can definitely have benefits for our mental health, including reduced stress, improved relaxation, and…
Canadians opening up more than ever, survey suggests
May 17th, 2017A recent survey suggests that we’re making progress in the battle against stigma and more Canadians may be aware and willing to talk about mental health than ever before. Read…
Insights from a Great Big Singer: Séan McCann talks recovery
Apr 19th, 2017I recently had the pleasure of speaking by phone to Séan McCann, founding member of the Canadian band Great Big Sea. Many people, including me, think of “Ordinary Day”, “Mari-Mac”,…
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…