Open Mind

It was a day like any other day – perhaps a bit busier. A visit to the eye doctor; grocery…

The Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction has posted an interesting study on their…

I love hearing about situations where people can gain support, comfort, confidence and skills from…

June is Seniors Month across Canada and a good time to reflect on how we bring joy to our seniors…

Submitted by a Chronic Mental Health Survivor There are some who wear their emotions on their…

Like many of us right now, I am feeling a little “cabin fever” during these times of social…

By March, many people have been experiencing some “seasonal symptoms” for months. This dark…

I have been a client in the mental health system for 40 years. This is my story. My life as a…

Relax, breathe, take a breath! Easy concepts, but sometimes anxiety can be so overwhelming it can feel like you can’t breathe at all.

For many the holidays bring images of family, friends and festivities.

For many years mental health disorders were thought of as “the elephant in the room”.

We just celebrated Thanksgiving last weekend. It is a season that reminds us to think about what we are thankful and grateful for. 

By Ethena Williams, Clinical counsellor/social worker Change is a given and constant factor in…

Problems associated with screen time are on the rise.

I recently attended a workshop on creative writing. The goal was to encourage taking time for…