The CatalystConversations on Mental Health

Black demonstrator people holding hands against racism

Rallying while Black

After the murder of George Floyd, and further acts of anti-Black racism and discrimination, many African, Caribbean, and Black people came forward...

Getting Outside to Get into Your Head

Figure-eighting through pain into possibility

May your days be merry and bright as possible

Living with a mood disorder means deliberately seeking out small sparks of joy. On moving through cycles of moping, coping, and hoping during the holiday season.

Sugar and Spice — and Trying to Be Nice

Over the holidays my inner voice proves to be the most critical as I straddle the pull of a commercial Christmas and the deep-seated draw of Kwanzaa. On tackling the minefield of tackiness, tinsel, and trappings of the season.

The Day I Decided to Leave

Fleeing from intimate partner violence takes a network of supports

Making a Point

A children’s book on depression is a tough sell, but it’s an important topic. On authoring and self-publishing The Semicolon.

Huddle ‘Round

It’s time to talk about mental health in football

Black Like Whom?

A broader term captures the rich diversity within communities. Why we use ‘ACB’ over ‘Black’

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Turn a Great Idea into Action

Are you having a lightbulb moment? The SPARK Knowledge Translation Program charts a path for those with an idea to improve research and practice around mental health, substance use, or addiction

How’s the weather?

With stigmatizing language, things can get pretty cloudy

Stigma-Busting in Song

Belgian singer Stromae — whose hits meld weighty themes with clubby beats — touches on the complexities of mental health on his recent album, Multitude. Ahead of his North American tour, CBC Music host Florence K looks at its lyrics and layers.

Good Grief!

Is there a right way to grieve—and for how long? Bereavement in the age of COVID is getting a re-think.

Proactive Prevention

Activating an entire school community (parents, peers, education workers) can reduce the nefarious long-term impacts of bullying — a look at promising models to create kinder environments for kids

Circles of Support

First Nations First Aiders support individuals and strengthen communities

Power to the People

Using person-first language to make an important distinction

Reading, Writing, Resilience

Educators play many roles and are increasingly called on to support youth mental health. Organizations are responding by equipping teachers with Mental Health First Aid training and tools.

Three Easy Digits We’ll All Soon Know

A national suicide prevention number – to launch in November 2023 – will bring 24-7 support to everyone.

Off You Go

One of the main ironies of parenting is that your job is to make yourself irrelevant. Babies are born, children are nurtured and grow up, and then one day — eventually — most are independent enough to move out of the family home.

Fabiola’s Story

Fabiola Phillipe — mother, sister, and friend — was kind, compassionate, generous, and humble. She also lived with mental health challenges that stemmed from experiences of loneliness and isolation during her youth. As she struggled with depression, she began using substances — as a comfort and a substitute for the support and understanding she needed.

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