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Supporting Mental Health at Work: Strategies for Employers and Employees
Supporting Mental Health at Work: Strategies for Employers and Employees
Mar 27th, 2024…undue stressors, enabling them to thrive professionally and personally. Some proven benefits of a psychologically healthy and safe workplace includeii: reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety reduced turnover rates and…
Youth and Self-harm
Youth and Self-harm
Feb 29th, 2024…many different reasons. Individuals have reported self-harm to: Manage anxiety or depression Cope with loss, trauma, violence, or other difficult situations Punish themselves for their thoughts, feelings and experiences Turn…
Mental Health Week
Mental Health Week
Feb 4th, 2024A Call to be Kind We all have the capacity to be compassionate, and we know that doing so can make an enormous difference. This year’s Mental Health Week is…
Beyond “man up”: Talking to the men you love about mental health
Beyond “man up”: Talking to the men you love about mental health
Nov 15th, 2023…right resources and help can be exhausting and discouraging, especially for someone dealing with anxiety or depression. By helping your loved one track down the right support, it increases their…
Green Fischer Family Trust donates $1 million to support mental health care across Canada
Green Fischer Family Trust donates $1 million to support mental health care across Canada
Oct 10th, 2023…depression, anxiety and/or substance use challenges. These programs run across Canada and are expanding to meet increasing demand nationwide. “This country has been grappling with a pandemic in mental health…
Preventing drug-related deaths
Preventing drug-related deaths
Aug 24th, 2023…for Mental Health. 1 Government of Canada, “Opioid-and Stimulant-related Harms in Canada, June 2023,” (June 26, 2023), https://health-infobase.canada.ca/substance-related-harms/opioids-stimulants/ 2 Benzodiazepine is a relaxant often prescribed for the treatment of anxiety,…
Spring 2023 federal advocacy report
Spring 2023 federal advocacy report
Aug 3rd, 2023…government efforts, advocates say. Global News. Nearly 90% of Canadians want universal mental health care, survey shows. Capital Current. Feeling the heat: Are Canadian doctors ready for the rising tide of eco-anxiety?…
Mental health stories can change minds
Mental health stories can change minds
May 15th, 2023…not something I can control, it’s something I have to endure. I wake every morning in a total anxiety attack. It takes hours for it to calm down. I pretend…
4 ways to keep calm while waiting for college acceptance letters
4 ways to keep calm while waiting for college acceptance letters
Mar 30th, 2023…a new pastime. Certain hobbies – like knitting or running – can reduce anxiety and depression. Trying mindfulness meditation and simple breathing exercises can also bring many health benefits, such…