Open Mind

A caregiver, sometimes called care partner, is a person who gives care or tends to the needs of another person.

I attended a webinar the other day about the effects of the pandemic on our mental health and effectiveness as health care/front line workers.

The Canadian Mental Health Association defines a phobia as an intense fear of a specific thing like an object, animal or situation. Dogs and heights are cited as being two of the most common phobias.

Have you ever received something really fun in the mail?  Not the usual bills, advertisements or…

Loneliness is something we struggle with at the best of times. Some of us are introverted and…

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we live, work, and connect. What may have felt like a novelty nine months ago has now become isolating, boring and mundane.

This year certainly has been one to remember. I think that from a mental health perspective, it…

By Shannon Pride The White Owl Native Ancestry Association is an Indigenous agency, based out of…

It was a day like any other day – perhaps a bit busier. A visit to the eye doctor; grocery…

The Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction has posted an interesting study on their…

I love hearing about situations where people can gain support, comfort, confidence and skills from…

June is Seniors Month across Canada and a good time to reflect on how we bring joy to our seniors…

Submitted by a Chronic Mental Health Survivor There are some who wear their emotions on their…

Like many of us right now, I am feeling a little “cabin fever” during these times of social…

By March, many people have been experiencing some “seasonal symptoms” for months. This dark…