Entries by Diana

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. […]

National Guidelines for Caregivers

The Mental Health Commission of Canada has released National Guidelines to support caregivers to someone with a mental illness. This is the first ever attempt in Canada to articulate what unpaid caregivers require in order to fulfill their caregiving responsibilities and at the same time sustain their own well being! Please take a look at […]

Hoarding

AMI-Quebec has a hoarding support group and other resources that can help you or a loved one manage hoarding challenges.