Mental Health

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 […]

October 9, 2020|Mental Health It’s easy to forget that others are struggling when our own stress feels so overwhelming. This is the case both within our closest circles and within our global community. We are often unaware of the mental health challenges others are experiencing—not because the information doesn’t exist—but because we are focused on

November 3, 2020|Mental Health We Each Have Individual Self-Care Needs, So Why Are Self-Care Recommendations All The Same? You’ve had a bad day. Maybe a coworker was particularly difficult to deal with at work, or unexpected car trouble has left you with a hefty bill to pay. Maybe you’ve been feeling down lately due to

May 11, 2021|Mental Health We all know we have been living through extraordinary circumstances since early last year. But what we may not be aware of is how dramatically these unprecedented times have impacted our mental health. Or, if we are aware, we may not realize how intense or long-lasting the effects can be. To

August 17, 2021|Mental Health The Government of Alberta recently dedicated $7.3 million to youth mental health to be spent over the course of three years, expanding the network of programs and support available to young people in our province. This investment in child and adolescent mental health will have far-reaching impacts, making it easier for

October 19, 2021|Mental Health As a society, we tend to see the psychological impact of pregnancy loss as a female experience. But while pregnancy loss primarily affects expectant mothers, it is important to remember miscarriage is a familial loss— hopeful fathers, siblings, grandparents, and even supportive close friends all feel the reverberations of such a

November 9, 2021|Mental Health Would others feel comfortable speaking about mental health with you? Do you make those around you feel safe and supported by using positive, stigma-free mental health language? The way we welcome conversations about mental health is integral to addressing stigma and ensuring timely and adequate treatment for anyone who may be

anuary 25, 2022|Mental Health We know that many people who struggle with poor mental health do so in silence. We know that 39 per cent of Canadian workers would not tell their managers if they were experiencing a mental health problem. And we know that 60 per cent of people with mental health problems and mental illness won’t seek

March 17, 2022|Mental Health You’re overwhelmed and feeling stuck. You know the ebbs and flows of life are inevitable, but lately they’ve been coming at you faster than ever, and you can’t seem to catch a break. You find yourself craving comfort and stability. You know you should be pushing forward, but the thought of