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Concurrent Mental Illness and Substance Use Problems
Dec 4th, 2018What 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…
Anxiety Disorders
Feb 28th, 2016We 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…
Schizophrenia
Feb 28th, 2016Schizophrenia 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…
Postpartum Depression
Feb 28th, 2016Bringing 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…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Feb 28th, 2016Frightening situations happen to everyone at some point. People can react in many different ways: they might feel nervous, have a hard time sleeping well, or go over the details…
Phobias and Panic Disorders
Feb 28th, 2016Everyone 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…
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Feb 28th, 2016Many 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…
Eating Disorders
Feb 28th, 2016Every 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…
Children, Youth, and Depression
Feb 27th, 2016While 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…