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I’m Scott, I’m Human
I’m Scott, I’m Human
Feb 25, 2019By Scott Ste Marie We create all sorts of labels for ourselves as we progress through our lives and enter new career paths. We are doctors, advocates, CEOs, managers, consultants,…
Why I Didn’t Tell My Boss I Have Bipolar Disorder – Until Now
Why I Didn’t Tell My Boss I Have Bipolar Disorder – Until Now
Jan 30, 2019By Steele Roddick We’ve made progress on destigmatizing mental illness in recent years. I’ve made strides of my own, and the conversations I’ve had with friends and colleagues have given…
Myth or fact: Is Blue Monday real?
Myth or fact: Is Blue Monday real?
Jan 21, 2019Is Blue Monday really the most depressing day of the year? Not scientifically speaking, no. It was actually a marketing strategy created to encourage people to go on vacation in January. What is very real,…
ICYMI: Top 10 Takeaways from the #MH4A Conference
ICYMI: Top 10 Takeaways from the #MH4A Conference
Nov 22, 2018It was a conference in a city like no other. CMHA’s 3rd annual Mental Health for All conference, held in Montréal, Québec, brought together over 800 front-line workers, health-care providers,…
Take care of your mental health on the go
Take care of your mental health on the go
Nov 22, 2018We’re busy. So busy that we have trouble fitting it all in: cooking, seeing friends, getting enough sleep. So how are we supposed to work mental health into our day?…
How to create a workplace wellness box
How to create a workplace wellness box
Nov 22, 2018As temperatures drop and workloads surge, it’s important to keep your mental health top of mind. If your workplace is healthy, mentally-speaking, you are likely to feel good about being…
Marijuana and mental health: What you should know now that it’s legal
Marijuana and mental health: What you should know now that it’s legal
Nov 22, 2018Now that recreational use of cannabis is legal in Canada, it’s important to know the facts and keep safety in mind (both mental and physical) when considering using cannabis. Here’s…
6 reasons to work for mental health parity
6 reasons to work for mental health parity
Nov 22, 2018One in five people will face a mental health problem in any given year [1] and yet mental health does not occupy the place it deserves in the public health…
3 reasons to take a vacation this summer
3 reasons to take a vacation this summer
Jul 28, 2018Canadians miss out on an average of three earned vacation days every year.[1] While you may feel that’s a small sacrifice to make to get the job done, the consequences…