2SLGBTQ+ Communities Hard Hit by COVID – Impacts on Mental Health and Substance Use
From Mental Health Commission of Canada and Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction A series of Leger national surveys conducted during COVID-19 found that
Finding joy in the ordinary
As a motivated and ambitious person, I was fully subscribed to the achiever mentality, perpetually running on the hamster wheel. I wanted the success, the accolades, the big career, and everything that I thought went with that level of achievement. What I didn’t know was that I was missing out on a lot of important things. Balance. Wellness. Spiritual growth. The journey of becoming a fully self-actualized human being.
Hiding my struggle with depression
From the waist down I look more like I feel – stained pajama bottoms and slippers, legs unshaven. I am barely able to drag myself from bedroom to home-office. Yesterday’s coffee cup holds today’s tepid brew. I am feeling down and depressed. Mentally ill, even. A mess.
An Evaluation of the Reducing Stigma and Promoting Recovery for Opioid Use e-learning course
This resource was published in 2022. The data may be out of date. A report describing our evaluation of the Reducing Stigma and Promoting Recovery
Men’s Mental Health and Suicide in Canada – Key Takeaways
Of the estimated 4,000 suicide deaths in Canada each year, close to 75% are men. This resource summarizes the key takeaways from the Mental Health
Black Experiences in Cannabis and Mental Health Panel Discussion – Webinar
This resource was published in 2022. The data may be out of date. Building on the momentum of our Dialogue Series, this discussion highlighted the
Cannabis and Mental Health Learning Resources
Cannabis and Mental Health Learning Resources Cannabis and Mental Health — CourseCreated by youth for youth, this free 90-minute online course provides evidence-based, experiential, and
Some of us are getting left behind
What does mental health look like? I think that the answer probably depends. Mental health is not a one-size-fits-all concept. This question was top of mind for me when I recently spoke with community outreach workers of the Breaking the Ice (BTI) program at The 519, a city of Toronto agency dedicated to the health, happiness, and meaningful participation of 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Men – Evidence Brief
Of the estimated 4,000 suicide deaths in Canada each year, 75% are men. Suicide is the country’s second leading cause of death for men aged