Everything you always wanted to know about therapy but were afraid to ask Choosing to go to therapy may feel scary and overwhelming. Some may even have the belief that a therapist tells you what to do to ‘solve’ your problem. Therapy over the years has been stigmatized, but as we become more aware of

When I left my job at the height of the pandemic, it wasn’t after months of quiet quitting. Nor did I do a happy dance. I didn’t see myself reflected in the media narratives about quitting one’s job. I wasn’t like the flight attendant who went viral by dramatically announcing his departure over a loudspeaker

How do I tell my work I need time off for mental health? How do you tell your boss you’re struggling mentally? Can you call in sick because of mental health? Would you feel comfortable answering these questions? Work is such a big part of our lives. And stress is a part of life. But

It has been said that the one constant in life is change, and the following quote by Arnold Bennett affirms that: “any change, even change for the better is always accompanied by discomfort.” Navigating change and life transitions can bring fear, doubt, and anxiety.  For young children, the addition of a new sibling or care

An accessible and inclusive workplace contributes to good mental health at work. Using plain language in your communications is a good place to start. The sheer volume of information confronting us each day is astounding. We are awash in emails, documents, and messages. We parse through our inboxes and look for the telltale signs of

Bread and butter: money and mental health – Mental Health Commission of Canada Skip to main content If you are in distress, you can call or text 988 at any time. If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to your local emergency department.

It’s been a while since I’ve dated (my wife and I celebrated 16 years of marriage in August), but I still remember the horrors – and yes, it was online even back then.  Search through dozens upon dozens (hundreds?) of profiles to try to find one that looks like it might match what you want,

National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place each year on June 21st, and is dedicated to celebrating the rich diversity, history, resilience, and culture of Indigenous Peoples. Over 1.8 million people in Canada identify as First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, each with unique traditions, cultures, and languages spoken. June 21st is also the Summer Solstice, the

Welcome to the first story in the MHCC & series, designed to get to know our Health Partners membership, and learn about where our realities intersect, and how best to support each other. To mark Arthritis Awareness Month, observed every September, the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Debra Yearwood, sat