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Supporting a Loved One
Feb 28th, 2016When 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…
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…
Preventing Suicide
Feb 28th, 2016Suicide. 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…
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…
Myths About Mental Illness
Feb 28th, 2016Mental 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…
Mental Illnesses in the Workplace
Feb 28th, 2016Work 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…