Articles to Support Your Health and Well-being

Research has shown that resilience can be developed and strengthened in anyone!

Watch the video to see how reaching out to 988 can offer support and relief for those feeling overwhelmed.

Domestic violence or abuse can happen to anyone. Find out how to recognise the signs and where to get help.

Abuse occurs when people mistreat or misuse other people, showing no concern for their integrity or innate worth as individuals, and in a manner that degrades their well-being. Abusers frequently are interested in controlling their victims. The following service providers offer services for victims of abuse across Canada,.

What do you do if you're in a romantic relationship with somebody who physically emotionally or sexually abuses you?

Stop the Bullying

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What is Bullying?

Watch Calvin’s inspiring journey from despair to hope as he leads vital mental health support in the video.

The pain is excruciating. Piercing. Throbbing. Persistent. And that’s just the physical part of it. Your emotions are just as intense.

What is Cyberbullying?

"I don't remember what it's like to be happy...", "Sometimes, I get really angry and irritated with the people I love..."

"My sleep is all over the place, I have no idea how much I get." "I keep waking up earlier and earlier." "I have to keep taking naps."

Let’s Talk

Effects of Bullying on Mental Health

Reaching out for help with suicidal thoughts can lead to healing. Understanding how to get support is the first step towards a brighter, hopeful future.

Loss can be very stressful and take a physical toll on your body.

A lack of resiliency to adverse, stressful, or exciting situations can be indicative of a mental health condition.

Witnessing a traumatic event that threatens life or physical security of a loved one can also be traumatic. This is particularly important for young children as their sense of safety depends on the perceived safety of their attachment figures.

Mental Health Commission of Canada

Each year, children experience violence and disaster and face other traumas.

Sometimes we get into relationships that drain energy from us. How do we get out?

Learn some tips and strategies for helping your loved ones

Watch the video to learn how your support can be a lifeline for someone in need.

If you’re concerned that someone you manage may be suicidal, start by having a conversation. You might feel unsure about what to say, but the main thing is to be calm and non-judgmental. You don’t need to solve their problems or understand ‘why’ – just listen and encourage them to seek support or check in with their health professional.

Engaging someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts with empathy and understanding can be crucial in helping them find the support they need.

Research shows not everyone needs therapy — but everyone needs some form of mental health support.

Telehealth can help make mental health services easier and more convenient to access and provide.

Got 60 seconds? Take a mental health minute to learn about stress and anxiety in adolescents.

Stop the Stigma

Seeking help for your mental health is brave

Watch the video to discover powerful ways to prevent suicide and offer hope—your awareness and action can save lives and make a real difference.

Challenging the stigma associated with mental illness takes understanding, education, and a closer look at our own attitudes toward health.

"I felt like I was dying, It felt like I was having a heart attack.", "I got tunnel vision and I couldn't breathe"

Various treatments and therapies offer hope for those struggling with suicidal thoughts, helping them find healing and a path to a brighter future.

Why do we wear pink on Anti-Bullying Day?

Through stages of disclosure, narrative development, and service, individuals can transcend trauma, fostering personal and collective growth.

"I didn't even want to go to sleep, the nightmares were so bad...", "I felt like I was right back there, that horrible day..."

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition caused by witnessing or experiencing actual or threatened death, serious injury or violence. Being affected by these types of events is normal; however, if the thoughts or memories of these events start to seriously affect a person long after the event, they could be experiencing PTSD.

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THE BENEFITS OF TALK-BASED THERAPY

Understanding warning signs and risk factors of suicide empowers us to offer timely support and create a positive impact on those in need.

What is the stigma of mental health conditions and substance use? Why is it important to break it?

Try these tips and resources to Build Resiliency

How does therapy help with mental health problems?

Strategies for looking after yourself

Small acts of kindness matter. Listen, reach out, suggest help, educate, connect, and advocate for mental health.

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Mental Health Misconceptions

Why it’s essential to reach out

Panic attacks are quite common. Ever wonder why our bodies are reacting in such a way? Let's break it down.

Know the signs to protect yourself and others.

Most of us have been touched by suicide in some way. Some of us have lost a loved one to suicide or know someone who has.

Every life is valuable. Reach out, seek support, and remember: there's hope and help available.

Know what the signs are - look out for those who need us most

Support young people with suicidal thoughts by listening empathetically, encouraging professional help, staying connected, and promoting healthy coping.

Terry Fox’s journey from cancer survivor to "Marathon of Hope" runner shows that even in darkness, hope and perseverance can inspire and make a difference.

Becoming aware of the forms that abuse can take helps you to be better prepared to recognize such behavior as abusive. Once you are able to label abuse, you can begin to take steps necessary to stop it from happening or repeating.

Everyone experiences stress, but men tend to handle it differently than women.

Our inner-voice spills into all aspects of our lives. Learn how to cultivate a voice of self-compassion...

Everyone copes with grief differently, and some people are able to remain resilient, with little to no impact on psychological functioning.

Suicide impacts individuals and communities profoundly. Understanding this helps us foster empathy and support, building a more connected and caring society.

Suicide’s impact extends beyond the individual, affecting families, communities, and society. Recognizing this can inspire collective compassion and change.

Avail - The creation of To-Do list feature can help you in many ways.

According to the APA, there are five main categories of psychotherapy or talk therapy. (American Psychological Association)

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Every person has the power to contribute to suicide prevention. Simple acts of kindness and support can help save lives and create a more caring world.

"I would scrunch my eyes and shake my head, but it would never go away...", "My whole body could feel it, like it just happened..."

Foundational tips to better yourself during stressful times

Rumination is a common psychological process that involves repetitive and passive thoughts focused on the causes and effects of a person’s distres

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Talk therapy, also called psychotherapy, is the process by which a person attends sessions with a therapist to talk through their experiences

How to figure out if you need help with your Mental Health

Abuse occurs when people mistreat or misuse other people, showing no concern for their integrity or innate worth as individuals, and in a manner that degrades their well-being. So why do the victims of abuse stay?

IS IT TIME TO SEE A THERAPIST? PROBABLY!

Talking about mental health breaks stigma and opens doors to hope.