Every day, critical mental health concerns are overlooked as a result of confusion about what distress looks like. Whether at work or in our personal lives, many of us haven’t been taught how conditions like anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can show up physically or behaviorally during a crisis—leaving us to guess or […]
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The weeks and months after losing a family member or loved one can feel overwhelmingly painful. Simple daily tasks that were part of your routine before suddenly become exhausting or insurmountable. Tiny reminders, like a scent or a song playing on the radio, bring tears to your eyes. You find yourself forcing a smile while
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A publicly-funded healthcare system and high quality of life haven’t erased mental well-being struggles in Canada. Every day, people across our country run into barriers that prevent them from accessing the support and resources they need. From excessive wait times to see psychiatric specialists, to the shortage of inpatient beds in mental health facilities, to
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Most of us have a desire to build better work-life habits. Maybe you struggle to enjoy your weekends because you’re so mentally exhausted from the work week. Maybe you’ve been short-tempered, distracted, or distant at home because it’s a struggle to shake off job stress. Or maybe you feel like life is moving too fast
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When we look at successful companies, we often credit their achievements to strong leadership, efficient operations, or an ability to navigate market shifts. And while all of these factors are important, the most accomplished businesses also prioritize something just as vital: mental health training. Many of our country’s top-performing companies have invested in mental health
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We know women still aren’t paid equally for the same work as men. We also know the valid concerns of female professionals are often dismissed as “being overly emotional.” But do we really have all the facts about women’s mental health, especially in the workplace? The truth is, the situation is far more complex and
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We’re living through intense political upheaval right now, and it’s weighing on our well-being. With social media and constant news updates, the discord is only getting louder, fueling anxiety and leaving us overwhelmed. It’s something we’re all experiencing to varying degrees, but here’s the big question—is this turning into a major mental health crisis? And
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You didn’t learn how to deal with difficult emotions in a single day. It’s actually quite the opposite—the way you cope today is the culmination of a lifetime spent observing, listening to, and learning from others. Most men can recall at least one formative childhood moment that shaped their personal narrative when it comes to
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August 25, 2020|Mental Health The Importance of Shifting Our Focus Back to the Little Ones That Look Up to Us As adults, we often forget what it felt like to be a small child. We forget that from a very early age, children experience powerful emotions and absorb the energy around them, even if they
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September 24, 2020|Mental Health We Separate Fact From Fiction And Break Down Sources of Stigma There are few topics of discussion more difficult to address than suicide. It’s a subject that is attached to intense emotions, deep-rooted taboos, and unmentionable shame for many of us. But what if I told you these uncomfortable responses to
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