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Post-COVID Self-Care For Healthcare Workers
Posted on: Tuesday, July 27th, 2021A few days ago was International Self-Care Day (ISD) which is celebrated every year on July 24. This day serves to promote the importance of self-care, a practice which encompasses everything an individual does for their physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and is comprised of seven pillars which include: Health Literacy, Self Awareness, Physical Activity, […]
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Indigenous Mental Health
Posted on: Wednesday, July 14th, 2021The past month or so has been devastating for Canadians across the country. With the continual discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at residential schools across the country, devastation, mourning and heart break has plagued indigenous communities. Almost all of these unmarked graves belong to children who attended residential schools. Residential schools were put in […]
Celebrating Pride Year Round
Posted on: Wednesday, June 30th, 2021For years now the month of June has been marked as Pride month. Pride month represents a period to celebrate and show support for the LGBTQ+ community. June is a month that specific spaces are created for LGBTQ+ pride and can be celebrated and supported. Unfortunately these spaces do not exist consistently throughout the year […]
Having Mixed Feelings About Re-Opening?
Posted on: Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021“So, there’s a mix of anxiety and some excitement and you find yourself thinking about the things we are going to be able to do, feeling the anxiety…” ~ ER You may be excited to return to the office and also feel anxious about those long boring meetings or you now remember that it was […]
Father’s Day and Men’s Mental Health
Posted on: Tuesday, June 15th, 2021Father’s day is approaching this weekend on June 20th. As it arrives it is a great time to reflect on the significant men and father figures in our lives. The role that fathers have in an individual’s life can be very significant and embodied by many individuals, not just a biological father. Just like anyone […]
Mental Health For Men and Women
Posted on: Tuesday, May 25th, 2021Mental Health is something that anyone can struggle with at some point in their life. Each person may experience mental health problems in an area. Men and women are often highlighted as having a certain type of mental health struggle due to their gender. Issues such as aggression, addiction and anger are often associated with […]
Could it be That we are Lying Dormant?
Posted on: Monday, May 10th, 2021Like a volcano that lies in wait, or a plant in harsh conditions that does not grow and waits for the rains before putting forth its shoots, or a bear that hibernates or cicadas that wait up to 17 years before coming out by the trillion – could it be that we are lying dormant […]
Mother’s Day
Posted on: Wednesday, May 5th, 2021As Mothers Day approaches it is important to take time to reflect on the motherly figures in our lives. Mother’s day is a highly celebrated day to show our appreciation and graciousness for mom. Motherhood is an influential and significant part of many individuals’ identities and lifestyles. Motherhood does not have one mould either but […]
Taking Care of Your Health
Posted on: Tuesday, April 27th, 2021World Health Day was celebrated in April. Health, on the individual and global level, has been a topic on our minds over the last year more than ever. COVID- 19 has had a great impact on both the global population’s physical health and mental health. This last year has pushed everyone to adapt from their […]