Dr. Manon Charbonneau remembers the day vividly, though she’d rather forget it.
“So that’s it, then — cancer,” she recalls saying in disbelief with her eyes locked on the digital images of her mammogram. The radiologist confirmed the diagnosis, and in a moment her world was “completely dismantled.”
Because the effects of the pandemic are not felt equally, the Mental Health Commission of Canada is turning its attention to populations that are disproportionately affected — including women.
Long before the pandemic, women were regularly forced to put their careers on the back burner. Whether caring for children or sick or elderly relatives, women were more likely than men to take on caregiving responsibilities that compete with their working life.
New MHCC resource aims to support women sidelined from the workforce
Many women face challenges when returning to work, whether it’s due to maternity leave, a leave of absence, or an unplanned break related to the
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
From Mental Health Commission of Canada Mother’s Day will undoubtedly look different this year. Physical distancing means that some mothers will continue their round-the-clock duties
Giving voice to your experience is important — but so is protecting your mental wellness
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