Shining A Light On Mental Health In Black Communities
Quick Stats COVID-19 Considerations for promoting mental health in Black communities Whether you’re a Black person, a health-care professional, or an organization focused on building
Ghost in the Machine: Tackling Structural Stigma in Health-Care
Learn more about the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s multi-year project to better comprehend and address mental health- and substance use-related structural stigma in health
Feeding on isolation
The first week of February marks Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a national public awareness campaign dedicated to shedding light on the reality of eating disorders (EDs) and the people they affect.
Structural stigma: The health-care crisis hiding in plain sight
When Thomas Ungar, psychiatrist-in-chief at St. Michael’s Hospital and associate professor at the University of Toronto, was asked to describe the structural stigma that spells poorer health outcomes for people living with mental illness and substance use disorders, he responded in a most unusual way.
Goal Setting in a Year of Uncertainty
The start of a new year usually means setting new goals and laying out fresh plans. But of course this year we need to adapt
Sharing your Story Safely
Sharing a personal story about mental illness, trauma, or any life-changing experience can reinforce feelings of strength, resilience, and perseverance. It’s also one of the
LOCKDOWN LIFE: Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19 on Youth in Canada
What is this report about? The purpose of this report is to outline the findings from the HEADSTRONG COVID-19 Survey to improve service programming and
‘From victims to survivors’: Honouring those lost to gender-based violence by investing in those still living it
On this, the 31st anniversary of the violent act at Polytechnique Montréal that claimed the lives of 14 women, we pause to remember all those
Giving the gift of self-care
The holiday season is synonymous with giving. Many of us dedicate our time and attention to causes close to our hearts and to people in need of support. For unpaid or family caregivers, though, giving is more than a seasonal gesture of goodwill.