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Your campus needs to prevent and respond to opioid overdoses. The opioid overdose crisis in Canada is real and growing. It claimed 4,460 lives in 2018 alone. And youth are at high risk. …
“Carry It” Toolkit to prevent opioid overdoseWe all feel nervous or worried at times. This anxiety can be a helpful feeling when it motivates us or warns us of danger. An anxiety disorder, on the other…
Anxiety DisordersMore and more Canadians take care of friends, family members, and loved ones of all ages living with a mental health problem, whether they live together at home or not….
Care for the CaregiverAnxiety is a normal and expected response to a threat. It’s what helps you notice danger and keeps you safe until a threat passes. Threats are not just about physical…
Children, Youth and AnxietyWhile we may think of low mood or other challenges as adult problems, they can affect people at any age. Children and teens can experience mental illnesses like depression. Sometimes…
Children, Youth, and DepressionWhat do we mean? A concurrent mental illness and substance use problem means that someone experiences a mental illness and, at the same time, uses substances like alcohol or other…
Concurrent Mental Illness and Substance Use ProblemsWe all experience changes in our mood. Sometimes we feel energetic, full of ideas, or irritable, and other times we feel sad or down. But these moods usually don’t last…
Depression and Bipolar DisorderEvery day, we are surrounded by different messages from different sources that impact the way we feel about the way we look. For some, poor body image is a sign…
Eating DisordersMental health and mental illness: what’s the difference? Mental health and mental illness are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. “Mental health” is a concept similar…
Fast Facts about Mental Health and Mental IllnessThe decision to use medication—or any other treatment—is an ongoing conversation between you and your doctor. Since you are the most important part of your treatment plan, your choices and…
Medications for Mental IllnessWhat do you think of when you hear that someone is experiencing a mental illness? Some people feel concern, fear, or confusion. Some even avoid those who experience mental illnesses….
Mental IllnessesWork is important to our well-being. In addition to the income it brings, it can be a big part of our identity, how we understand our skills, and a way…
Mental Illnesses in the WorkplaceMany of us lead busy lives. We are busy thinking about yesterday and busy planning for tomorrow. When we focus on the past and future, we aren’t paying a lot of attention…
MindfulnessMental illnesses affect everyone in some way. We all likely know someone who has experienced a mental illness at some point. Yet there are still many hurtful attitudes around mental…
Myths About Mental IllnessMany of us have small habits that make us feel better, but we can also live without them. For example, we might think of something as ‘lucky’ or have a…
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)What is an overdose? Overdose occurs when someone takes one or more drugs in a quantity or combination that exceeds what their body can handle. Overdose can happen with many…
Overdose PreventionEveryone feels scared at times. But sometimes, fear can come up in a situation that isn’t expected. This fear stops us from going about our usual routines or working towards…
Phobias and Panic DisordersFrightening, painful or distressing experiences happen to everyone at some point. It’s when these experiences cause disruptions to our usual functioning that we refer to them as traumatic. Our responses…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Bringing a new baby into the family can be challenging at the best of times, both physically and emotionally. It is natural for new parents to experience mood swings, feeling…
Postpartum DepressionSuicide. It’s a difficult topic to bring up. However, when someone talks about suicide or brings up concern for a loved one, it’s important to take action and seek help…
Preventing SuicideMany people find that the simple act of talking with family and friends can help them see a new perspective, solve a problem, or simply feel supported. Sometimes talking with…
PsychotherapySchizophrenia is a serious mental illness. One of the biggest myths around the illness is that it isn’t treatable. With the right supports, people can work or volunteer, be active…
SchizophreniaWhen someone you love has been diagnosed with a mental illness, you feel a mixture of emotions. Concern, compassion, disbelief, anger, relief, anxiety, grief, love, guilt…any and all of these…
Supporting a Loved OneRecovery from a mental illness is expected. And it’s not necessarily an end point—it can be a process that you work on no matter where you are in (or out…
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