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Take a look at the posts below for some food for thought and useful tips on how to take care of yourself and your loved ones.

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Canine Superpowers: A look at psychiatric service dogs

Learn all about psychiatric service dogs--how they can help, how to get one, and how they differ from emotional support animals.
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Myth Busters: Borderline Personality Disorder

Welcome to a new series of articles that will look at specific mental illnesses and bust preconceived notions about said illness. We are starting off with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
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My Walking Cure: Loreen’s Story

Meet AMI board member and triathlete Loreen Pindera and discover how exercise has changed her mental health.
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Is Online Medical Help Right For You? The pros and cons of telemedicine

Many appointments were moved online during the Covid-19 pandemic. This has led to a sea change in how we attend appointments, and that comes with both pros and cons.
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Too Much of a Good Thing? The pitfalls of too many mental health conversations

There is a lot more talk about mental health these days. There are significant benefits, but is there a dark side to talking so openly about mental health?
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Delusions and hallucinations can be really scary! How to help a loved one who is dealing with psychosis

It can be incredibly scary and debilitating if a loved one begins telling you that they are seeing or hearing things that are not there, or begins experiencing grandiose or intense delusions. We've got some tips for how to communicate and how to cope.
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Forest Bathing: Improving your mental health, naturally

Forest bathing can bring you relaxation and time to reflect and unwind from everyday life in a peaceful environment. Discover where it came from, and where you can find it.
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Exercise and Mental Health: Anne’s Story

Our past president Anne Newman shares how being physically active has helped her as a family carer. Her story will inspire you!
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Living a good life: Finding your own purpose with Ikigai

What is your true purpose? How can you work towards identifying it? And what good will that do you, anyway?
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It’s hot out there! How to take care of yourself and your loved ones

Take a look at these important suggestions.
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You can do it! A free tool that will improve your life

If someone handed you a free tool that would give you more energy, better sleep, reduce your stress, and improve your mood, you would take it, wouldn’t you?
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5 Ways to Support Someone Who is Living With a Mental Illness

These five tips can help you strengthen your relationship with your ill loved one so you can play a vital role in supporting them through their recovery process.
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Top 10 questions families ask about communicating with a loved one experiencing emotional dysregulation or Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Helpful tips for anyone having trouble communicating with a loved one who lives with mental illness.
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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.
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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.
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We Have Updated Our Name!

An update to AMI's name!
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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.
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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?
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“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?
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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.
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