Stress Management
Caring about someone who lives with mental illness can take a toll on your physical and mental well-being. It’s time for some self-compassion–register now for our stress management workshop.
Entries by Diana
Announcing a New Young Adult Support Group
We’ve got a new support group for anyone aged 18-30 who is struggling with their mental health or who cares about someone who is. This will be a dedicated space for young people to help them navigate the unique challenges today’s youth face.
Virtual Reality & Hoarding Disorder: A New Kind of Treatment?
A pilot study by Stanford Medicine shows there are some benefits to using virtual reality to treat hoarding disorder.
We Have Updated Our Name!
An update to AMI’s name!
Tips for Time Management
There are only so many hours in the day to do all you need to get done. This can be especially true for family carers. Here are some tips and tricks that you can use to better manage your time, and help reduce time-induced stress.
Supporting Versus Enabling: What is the difference?
There are many ways you can help a loved one who is struggling, and some are more helpful than others. Have you ever questioned if your actions are supporting your loved one or if you are enabling their behaviours?
“The opposite of addiction is not sobriety, it’s connection”: Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari
Why did the war on drugs start and why does it continue? Why can some people use drugs with no problem while others can’t? What really causes addiction? What happens if radically different policies are tried?
Introduction to Borderline Personality Disorder
Our workshop on Borderline Personality Disorder for family caregivers will address BPD, some of the challenges, and explore what can be done to reduce conflicts.
I’m struggling with my mental health! But who can help me?
If you’re dealing with challenges like anxiety, depression, psychosis, or unresolved trauma, it can be confusing to know which professional could be best for you or for your loved one. And how can you go about finding someone anyway? Here’s a little guide to help you figure it all out.
How to Make a Zine
Join us to learn how to create your own Zine! This workshop is open to all young family and friends of people with disabilities, chronic illness, or mental health challenges.
