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It is our pleasure to announce that HealthyMind.HealthyBody Resources, “Third Edition” in French and English are now available. The mental health content and language has been refined to reflect cultural, contextual, and current norms.
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Health-care systems have been struggling with the demand for mental healthcare services since the COVID-19 pandemic. People face long wait times to access care, limited affordable options, and difficulties navigating through at times some complex pathways to care in times of increased...
Stigma can be defined as “the co-occurrence of labeling, stereotyping, separation, status loss, and discrimination”. Studies suggests that stigma associated with mental illness represents a significant public health concern. The negative effects can undermine the person experiencing...
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is off to a good start in 2018, as they learn of a $100 million dollars donation from an anonymous donour. CAMH states the funds will be invested in research to help mental health care transformation. It is estimated that 20% (1 in 5) of the...
Mental Health disease burden in Canada’s most populous province is 1.5 times that of cancer and heart disease and seven times that of infectious disease yet Ontario invested $500 million over a 10-year period for mental health compared to $16 billion in other areas of health. More information at...
I found this interesting article on important strategies to improve mental health. Click on the link below. Meditation and express kindness towards others are two of my favourites especially the latter.
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The Movember Foundation was founded 11 years ago in Australia and now in 21 countries. It adds men’s mental health to its focus on prostate and testicular cancer. A “Man-Up Against Suicide” exhibit will soon go on tour. The $12-million Canadian campaign is an effort to strengthen men’s mental...
Stigma is a huge barrier to early help-seeking behaviour with emotional problems. It is important to start early, to educate children about mental health and mental illness, and to assimilate concepts of mental health and mental illness early and repetitively. If we teach our children...
Yes, studies are showing that people who are optimistic feel they can cope better, as long as they are realistic. Research also supports that they are more successful in business, and seem to live longer.
Can you train your brain to be an optimist...
