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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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Feeling anxious? Breathe. It works.

March 17, 2025
What if simply learning how to use your breath could help “breathe away” your anxiety? You may be surprised to learn that it works.
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Myth Busters: Schizophrenia

March 17, 2025
Take a look at some of the myths surrounding schizophrenia--part 3 in our series on mental illness myth busting.
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Not just a bubble bath: the many benefits of self-care

March 17, 2025
The term “self-care” is often used to describe little things you can do for yourself, like taking a warm bubble bath, reading a book, or journaling. Can these small pleasures actually improve your life?
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The Impact of Mental Illness on Families

March 17, 2025
The experience of having a loved one living with mental illness can be complex, triggering many emotions and significant challenges. While one person is diagnosed, the entire family is affected.
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How to be There for a Friend or Family Member Struggling with Suicidal Thoughts

March 17, 2025
Suicidal thoughts must be taken seriously regardless of the severity and intensity of thoughts, because they can impact mental health and lead to suicidal behaviours.
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Tips for finding a therapist

February 17, 2025
Finding a therapist can be a real challenge. These tips can help.
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Relationships and Mental Health: Answering Some Big Questions

February 11, 2025
How do I tell someone about my mental illness? How do I address different needs in a relationship? Find answers to these relationship questions and more.
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Overcoming Depression, One Step at a Time: Diana’s Story

December 10, 2024
Get inspired by Diana's story about overcoming depression! Being active changed her life--it can help you, too.
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Myth Busters: Depression

December 10, 2024
Come along as we address some of the myths surrounding depression--part 2 in our series on mental illness myth busting.
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“There’s no such thing as closure!”

December 10, 2024
Read what Dr. Pauline Boss had to say about ambiguous loss at our 2024 Annual Mental Health Forum, in her own words.
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Canine Superpowers: A look at psychiatric service dogs

September 17, 2024
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

September 17, 2024
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

September 17, 2024
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

September 17, 2024
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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Forest Bathing: Improving your mental health, naturally

June 25, 2024
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

June 25, 2024
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

June 25, 2024
What is your true purpose? How can you work towards identifying it? And what good will that do you, anyway?
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You can do it! A free tool that will improve your life

May 9, 2024
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

April 21, 2024
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)

April 1, 2024
Helpful tips for anyone having trouble communicating with a loved one who lives with mental illness.
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