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How to be a good listener: Making the social interaction real
How to be a good listener: Making the social interaction real
May 3, 2020Why do we answer “I’m fine, thanks” even when it isn’t true? Why do we answer superficially when someone asks us how we’re doing? It’s partly because we aren’t sure…
7 ways to #GetReal about how you feel
7 ways to #GetReal about how you feel
May 2, 2020Every year, in the first full week of May, people rally for CMHA Mental Health Week. It’s a Canadian tradition bringing communities, schools and workplaces together to celebrate, protect and…
Tools for people aged 70+ and caregivers
Tools for people aged 70+ and caregivers
Apr 20, 2020This article has been translated from an original article written in French by ACSM-Mtl. Read it at : Outils pour les 70 ans et plus et leurs proches Making the Most of…
Caring for children in the COVID-19 crisis
Caring for children in the COVID-19 crisis
Apr 1, 2020This is a time of uncertainty, and may provoke anxiety, not only in adults, but also in our children. If you are a parent, you may be looking for ways to help your child(ren) cope in…
I’m feeling stressed due to the pandemic
I’m feeling stressed due to the pandemic
Mar 18, 2020I’m feeling stressed due to the pandemic. Is this normal? A pandemic is a very stressful event for individuals and communities, so it’s normal to feel some stress and anxiety. It is…
6 tips to respond to employee anxiety about COVID-19
6 tips to respond to employee anxiety about COVID-19
Mar 13, 2020With coronavirus (COVID-19) now officially being called a pandemic by the World Health Organization, public fear and anxiety are on the rise. Your employees may be experiencing a high degree…
Mental health vs mental illness: What’s the difference?
Mental health vs mental illness: What’s the difference?
Jan 13, 2020When you hear the words “mental health,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it depression? Psychiatry? Disability? Is it, in fact, “mental illness” that you think of?…
Winter blues vs seasonal affective disorder: What’s the difference?
Winter blues vs seasonal affective disorder: What’s the difference?
Jan 13, 2020Welcome to wet shoes, grey skies, and cold noses. It’s winter here in Canada and our winters can be tough. If you’re feeling like your mood drops with the temperature, you’re…
In memory of Julie Flatt
In memory of Julie Flatt
Dec 16, 2019On December 16, 2019, Julie Flatt, long-time staff at the Canadian Mental Health Association National Office, died unexpectedly in Newmarket, Ontario after a short illness. Julie Flatt was beloved. She…