Mental Health Week in Canada is May 1-7
When we talk about mental health, a lot of people think about mental illnesses (depression, anxiety, and more). While “mental health” and “mental illness” are often used interchangeably, they ...
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Holiday Survival Toolkit: Holiday mental wellness
The holidays are stressful for everyone, but they can be especially difficult for some. Whether it’s the darkness of winter, financial and family pressures, or the social demands of the season, it c...
How dogs can help you make healthy lifestyle changes
How dogs can help you make healthy lifestyle changes When COVID hit, I was stuck at home all day with very little time outside and not a lot to do. So I started walking my dogs, Hudson and Taz, aro...
ADHD: Why it’s helpful to find out you have it – at any age
I’m 61, and I was just diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, better known as ADHD. You may wonder why it matters at my age, and in some ways, you might just have a point. After...
June is Men’s Mental Health Month: We check in with six Northern men
June is national Men’s Mental Health Month, and the theme is “Move for your Mental Health.” To recognize and celebrate this important occasion, we asked some men, who also happen to be Northern ...
April is National Poetry Month: Art and health go hand in hand
National Poetry Month is a reminder that there are plenty of ways the arts intersect with health, and that art, as much as science, can benefit our health. Just as walking every day and eating well ar...
How to support people in your life who are impacted by addiction
Sometimes, people experiencing addiction may feel like everything is on them – staying safer, reaching out, getting help. Although it may feel hard to know how to support people in your life who are...