Voices of lived and living Experience
Nothing About Us Without Us Voices of lived and living Experience Their vision gave us a steady gaze.Their vulnerability became our greatest strength. Learn More
Lived Experience
Masters of Disguise No More
“Unmasking” is the theme for this year’s Mental Health Week – meaning to remove the “mask” that people living with mental health challenges often wear to protect themselves from stigma.
Lived Experience
Same storm, different boats: A reflection on cancer, inequity and resilience
To mark Cancer Awareness Month, the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s president and CEO Michel Rodrigue offers a personal meditation on the complex landscape of cancer diagnosis, navigating healthcare, and the critical role of privilege in healing.
Breaking Barriers
Systems need to hear from those they serve – these advocates and leaders drive policy change and push for cultural awareness and lived experience in decision-making. Meet the Mental Health Commission of Canada Youth Advisory Council Co-Chairs: Em Alexander and Colbi Mike.
Engaging with People with Lived and Living Experience of Mental Illness Effectively: The MHCC’s Advisory Councils
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) recognizes the importance of ensuring that its programs and policies are informed by the knowledge of people who
Language Matters
“Unhoused” and “Homeless” – What’s the Difference?
The best advice from advocates: talk about the issues and use terms that people use to refer to their own lived experience.
Lived Experience
The Secret Life of Kidneys: What you don’t know can hurt you
MHCC & Series –Kidney Foundation of Canada By Sandra Koppert, Director of Mental Health Advancement, MHCC Welcome to the eighth installment in the MHCC & series, designed to get to know our HealthPartners membership, and discover how we can best support one another. To mark Kidney Health Month, I sat down with Elizabeth Myles, National…
Society
The Therapeutic Power of Blue Space
How spending time in, on, or around water can reduce stress, encourage physical activity, and kindle social engagement.
