The Effects of Stigma in Mental Health

I came across this picture today and it completely resonated with me. As a society, we should be cautious of stigmas we attach to mental health.

Stigma and Youth

Stigma about Mental Illness is all around us, and it is especially prominent in youth, and young males in particular.  Anytime I come across a member of the youth community sharing their story or advocating for others, and am overcome with hope for the future.  Please take a look at this article and video about a youth mental health advocate in Kelowna, BC.

Family Fair at the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre

The Family Fair held at the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre in North York saw an incredible turn out on Wednesday, June 10th.

Tips for coping with a loved one who is experiencing mental health issues

Supporting a family member who is unwell can be very troubling to the whole entire family. It is important that while taking care of your loved one that you continue to take care of yourself.

The Rise of the Self-Help Apps

In a world that's become heavily reliant on smartphones, tablets and social media, mental health initiatives are finally taking their place in our electronic world. 

How to FIX Canada's Mental Health System

I always have good intentions of starting my day reading the newspaper to find out what is happening in the world but, life gets in the way and day in and day out I am left in the dark. However, today I made it my priority to check out The Globe and Mail after one of the families I support tipped me off on a series called Open Minds, which features issues related to mental health research, diagnosis and treatment.

**Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #OpenMinds**

So, I utilized the lovely invention we call the internet, and pulled up an article in the series called "How to fix Canada's mental health system". This is a question that comes up daily in my interactions with people in the mental health community and with families whose loved ones are navigating the current fragmented system. I encourage you to check it out.
I am going to make reading or even skimming the newspaper for articles like this a daily routine, today is a new day to make a change and I sincerely want to stay connected with what is going on in the world and more specifically the mental health community. You know what they say...KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!!!!