Stigma on Campus
Take a look at some initiatives organized by student groups on campus to tackle stigma against mental illness.
Entries by Diana
Canadian Disability Tax Credit: Is your relative eligible?
If you have a loved one living with a disability (including mental illness) and you are worried about their financial stability now and in the future, this presentation can help! Click the image below to watch and learn. Presented by Jean Claude Benitah, AMI’s Past President and Chair of the Advocacy Committee, on November 24th, 2015. […]
Spotlight on Support Groups
Did you know that AMI offers an average of twelve support groups every month? They are free!
How the voice of one can change the lives of many
Every movement starts with one idea, one voice. It’s time to stop the stigma that surrounds mental illness!
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The power of words, and why I think labels should stop
Young people often fall into the trap of using labels that can be hurtful. This post explores some reasons for this and how it can be addressed.
Coping With the Holiday Season
Holidays can be overwhelming! How can we deal with all the expectations, financial burdens, and feelings during this time of year?
Living with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Living with Seasonal Affective Disorder doesn’t have to be the downer its morose acronym suggests. Every autumn as days grow shorter and sunlight wanes, some people’s mood takes a nosedive. They may call it depression, but it’s not. This downward spiral is known as autumn SAD, a disorder that persists until spring and the sun return. […]
