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You can make a difference

Be a part of the solution and join our council, The Hallway Group, which advises the MHCC on its work and priorities. You can make ...
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How to support a loved one with chronic illness

Many face a lack of understanding from family and friends.  “You don’t look sick” is something they are getting used to hearing. Or people tell ...
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5 Tips for Starting a Conversation with Your Friend About Mental Health

It can be challenging to talk about mental health with friends and loved ones, as there is often a fear of being judged or misunderstood. ...
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Take care of your mental health during summer break

Who doesn’t love summer? Longer sunny days, outdoor activities, cottaging and camping, sports, social events, and relaxing and enjoying life. And for students, no homework. ...
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How to write a brilliant blog post in 10 steps  

Choose a topic: Before you start writing, choose a topic that interests you. Research popular topics and see what other bloggers write about. Hint: health, ...
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Navigating Parenthood with a Mental Illness

As a parent, it's common to experience stress, anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed at times.  But these challenges can get amplified for parents also managing a ...
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Peer support changed my life

There are a variety of forms that peer support can take – informal or formal, group-based, or one-on-one, in-person or virtual  – but if you ...
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My diagnosis: What I didn’t expect was grief

I had admitted something was off. I received the referral, got the appointment, and did the screening questionnaires and interviews, which led to a diagnosis. ...
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No more doom and gloom: How we’re using photography to inspire hope

If you’ve ever seen a news article about mental health and mental illness, you can probably still picture the stock photo that went along with ...
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