Share & Care Blog

Helpful tips for anyone having trouble communicating with a loved one who lives with mental illness.

A court order for psychiatric evaluation is a legal procedure that may be required when someone poses a risk to themselves and/or to others, but refuses help. It's a last resort if your ill loved one needs psychiatric help but refuses.

Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder triggered by being in open places and with crowds. Read all about it.

Our executive director, Ella Amir, shares her thoughts on workplace culture and why an engaged employee is a happy employee.

Reality TV shows like the American show Hoarders showcase someone living in a severe hoarding situation. Hoarding “experts” are brought in and the house is cleaned out. Is this exploiting someone who needs help for a serious mental health issue, or does it actually provide support for and solutions to hoarding behaviours?

What are the consequences of pushing away unpleasant feelings? Can it harm you in the long run?

Did you know that suicide is the leading cause of death in men between the ages of 40 and 60 in Canada? Why are suicide rates among men so high?

Are you worried about someone you care about? Approaching someone to talk about their mental health can be challenging. We’ve put together some tips on how to start a conversation about mental health.

Many people who are in the workforce are also caregivers; to put it another way, many caregivers also work. The resulting stress can be physical, emotional, and financial for both caregivers and employers.

What is schizophrenia? Is it hereditary? What about medication? Or the effects of illicit drugs? Read up on schizophrenia.