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Remix Your Therapy

Hip hop as a therapeutic approach to building bridges with youth

Ahead of the International Trans Day of Visibility – an annual event dedicated to supporting trans people and raising awareness of discrimination -- the Stigma Crusher reflects on ways of showing up and showing support.

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Best of The Catalyst 2023

Top reads worth revisiting from the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s magazine.

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Mental Health For The Holidays

When we speak openly about challenges, illnesses, problems, and wellness, we recognize that mental health is part of our overall health. Such conversations can be a gateway to meaningful change, and the holiday season feels like an especially good time to tackle the complexities and multitudes of our mental health.

988 Launches in Canada

The easy-to-remember three-digit number for suicide crises means that people in need of immediate support can call or text for help.

‘We’re At Time’

In this fourth and final piece in the series, we explore the costs of therapy and the financial decisions people make when seeking help.

A Roof of One’s Own

The lack of housing options brings its own kind of homesick feeling. We look at the link between housing and health in the second of the series for Financial Literacy Month.

Do You Have Money on Your Mind?

Uncertain financial futures are taking a toll on our mental health. We look at the link in this series kickoff for Financial Literacy Month.

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Mental Health at Work — It Matters

How to start the conversation

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Surviving Suicide Loss

Navigating stigma, grief, and loss and finding healing, hope, and community support after a death by suicide. A personal story

DIY Obits

Writing your end-of-life story has therapeutic effects. The art of getting to the end.

Breaking Stigmas, Saving Lives

Exploring the impact, resources, and strategies for suicide prevention

Is It Time to Decolonize Therapy?

Author Dr. Jennifer Mullan’s new book takes a critical look at care

Alain Doucet, Jessica Ariss, Karla Thorpe, Ed Mantler and Brenda Rebman

Custom Care

When one size does not fit all. A look at Waypoint’s approach to structured psychotherapy

Mental Health and Justice — A Call to Action

Getting started on a new plan for meaningful change

Putting the Men in Mental Health

It’s time to reframe masculinity — one step at a time

How To Break Up With Your Therapist

If it’s just not working, then don’t ghost. Name your needs.

Newcomers Forward

The Future Ready Initiative’s community-helping-community model supports people to strive and thrive.

Home Alone

Aging without support is becoming more prevalent for older people in Canada. How can we stem the tide? A look at inclusive aging during Loneliness Awareness Week

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