June is Seniors Month across Canada and a good time to reflect on how we bring joy to our seniors…
Open Mind
Open Mind: My mood is showing
Submitted by a Chronic Mental Health Survivor There are some who wear their emotions on their…
Imagination
Like many of us right now, I am feeling a little “cabin fever” during these times of social…
SAD times
By March, many people have been experiencing some “seasonal symptoms” for months. This dark…
Misunderstood
I have been a client in the mental health system for 40 years. This is my story. My life as a…
Breathe
Relax, breathe, take a breath! Easy concepts, but sometimes anxiety can be so overwhelming it can feel like you can’t breathe at all.
Your presence is the present
For many the holidays bring images of family, friends and festivities.
Say ‘hello’ to mental health
For many years mental health disorders were thought of as “the elephant in the room”.
Gratitude
We just celebrated Thanksgiving last weekend. It is a season that reminds us to think about what we are thankful and grateful for.
Open Mind – Managing change
By Ethena Williams, Clinical counsellor/social worker Change is a given and constant factor in…
Open Mind: Power off and play
Problems associated with screen time are on the rise.
OPEN MIND: Unlock your creative side
I recently attended a workshop on creative writing. The goal was to encourage taking time for…
Supervised consumption sites
The opioid crisis is devastating communities and families across Canada, affecting all ages and…