Holiday magic. It might seem that it is real for most people. However, everyone is different. Many people find this…
Tag: Mental Health Matters
Being More Mindful
The topic of mindfulness has become quite popular in the mental health field over the past years. Have you ever…
Shifting to a Positive Mindset
If you are like me, when the summer is over and the weather is getting colder, you are already looking…
Mental Health and the Summer Season: A Reality Check and a Refresher
Summer often arrives with a highlight reel of expectations: perfect weather, carefree kids, relaxing vacations, and endless sunshine. But for…
Fast Facts about Mental Health and Mental Illness
Mental health and mental illness are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. This article will help…
The Importance of Play
Summer has finally arrived and it is a season for many people to enjoy some vacation time and spend time…
Social Support
We all need to feel like we belong and that others care about our well-being. Social support is exactly that:…
Mental Health Week: Unmasking Mental Health
Did you know that Mental Health Week in Canada is happening May 5th to May 11th , 2025? The theme…
How to support a co-worker living with a mental illness
Mental illnesses are health problems that affect the way people perceive themselves, relate to others, and interact with the world…
How to fight mental health stigma
Unfortunately, we are still confronted with the stigma associated with mental illness in our surroundings. Stigmatization occurs when we perceive…
How to Beat Stress
Stress is a topic that we all talk about since we are all affected by it. Stress comes from both…
How to beat the winter blues
Yes, winter is definitely here in Canada and with it come wet boots, grey skies and snow to shovel. This…
Tips for managing the Holiday stress and protecting your mental health
Holiday magic. It might seem that it is real for most people. However, everyone is different. Many people find this…
Practicing Mindfulness
Many of us lead busy lives. We are busy thinking about yesterday and busy planning for tomorrow. When we focus…
How to Support a Loved One With Mental Illness
Article by Genevieve Desrochers When someone you love has been diagnosed with a mental illness, it can be a shock…
Your Story is Important – Mental Health Matters
In my last article (How to Fight Mental Health Stigma, part 2), I talked about sharing our story about mental…
How to Fight Mental Health Stigma, Part 2
by Jason Pollick In my last article (How to Fight Mental Health Stigma, part 1), I provided some suggestions on…
