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Effective Strategies to Improve Your Emotional Health
CMHA’s Mental Health Week is here, and this year’s theme is #GetReal, a campaign aimed at naming, expressing and dealing with our emotions.
read moreMaking the Most of Your “Summer” Break
Final exams are underway for post-secondary students across the country. While some of you may already have summer plans lined up, others may be unsure what to do over the break given the ongoing pandemic.
read moreHow to Keep Your Brain Sharp and Healthy at Work or School
When it comes to keeping things sharp at the office or school, our clothing isn’t the only factor at play.
read moreAddressing the Issue of Student Isolation
Let’s face it – this pandemic hasn’t been easy on anyone. But for students who are expected to perform well in their studies while dealing with the adverse effects of extended lockdowns, it can be a lot to handle.
read moreConsidering the Fears and Facts of Vaccines
With the approval and deployment of two COVID-19 vaccines in Canada, the conversation around vaccine safety has once again come to the forefront.
read moreHow Are You? A Mental Health Reflection
As World Mental Health Day occurs this Saturday, October 10th, aim to make mental health a priority in your organization.
read moreMental Health Off-Campus: Adjusting to Living at Home
It’s been a tough road until now, but school is finally in session!
read moreReturning to School: How to Prepare for Virtual or In-Person Classes
As the provincial governments announce their plans for its students to return to school in September, student life will look different due to public health concerns of the pandemic.
read moreManaging Stress While Finding a Summer Job
With unemployment rates at an all-time high, you may be feeling stressed or overwhelmed about finding a summer job.
read moreEvery Action Counts: How to Help End the Mental Health Stigma
Mental health awareness has grown significantly over the years, but particularly within the last decade. Part of that is due to the Bell Let’s Talk campaign, which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary.
read moreHow to Get Back on Track After a Holiday Relapse
Although the holidays are a time of good cheer, if you are struggling with addiction, it could mean greater vulnerability to experiencing a relapse. Whether you feel burdened with financial pressures, family obligations, or keeping up appearances, holiday stress can have very real consequences.
read moreHow Financial Wellness Can Influence Your Mental Health
Heading into January marks a new beginning—starting fresh, making resolutions, and generally thinking about how you can improve as an individual. Like many, one of your overarching goals may be reducing stress and anxiety.
read moreHow to Address the Lasting Psychological Effects of Domestic Violence
If you have experienced domestic violence firsthand, you know that it is an indescribable, unimaginable trauma to endure. But it is important to acknowledge it is not your fault.
read moreHow To Combat the Pressure of Tight Deadlines
In your everyday life, you probably deal with a loaded list of responsibilities and a relatively short window in which to fulfill them all. In my experience, this workload can lead to significant stress—not counting any stress in your home life—that results in sleepless nights, physical health concerns, and even mental health issues.
read moreEncouraging Someone to Get the Help They Need
At some point in our lives, we’ve all come across an individual experiencing a mental health issue. Keeping with the theme of suicide prevention, which is the focus of World Mental Health Day on October 10th, I’d like to highlight ways that you can recognize the signs of a mental health issue, what you can do to help, and how to determine the right time to reach out.
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