Share & Care Blog

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How to Start a Conversation About Mental Health

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.

How do you know if you’re a caregiver?

When we care ABOUT a loved one we must necessarily be caring FOR them to some extent. If you have a loved one experiencing duress, that is reason enough to seek support.

The double whammy of caregiving and working

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.

Walking on Eggshells

As a family caregiver, there are times you might feel like you are walking on eggshells. Helping a loved one can seem like a constant internal battle of trying to say or do the right thing, while being afraid of doing the wrong thing. Here are some dos and don'ts.

Understanding Schizophrenia: An Overview

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

“I’m worried about your mental health”

Discover how to approach someone you care about who might need help with their mental health.

Accessibility

We want you to join us and find the help you may need as a family caregiver. Our programs may be more accessible than you think!

Hypnosis – Weird or Wonderful?

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be hypnotized? How can hypnotism be used to help family caregivers?

Mental Health and Addiction are Often Bedfellows

Help for addiction and mental health: Dunham House and Chabad Lifeline recognize and address both

Recovery and Social Circles

Is it possible to recover from a mental illness? What role do your friends, family, and community organizations play in your recovery?

Is COVID-19 making us all obsessive-compulsive?

Does repeatedly washing your hands during COVID-19 and worrying about germs mean you are suffering from OCD? Find out!

Back to School: Supporting Youth (and Parents too!)

"Back to school" looks very different during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how to support your child (and yourself!).

Social Media and Caregiving

Curious to know if social media is good for caregivers? Does it cause more harm than good? Learn more by reading our article.

The Emotional Pyramid of Needs

Susan David, PhD, has come up with an "emotional needs" pyramid that looks at how we feel and how we can deal with these emotions.

Living Through a Pandemic with an Anxiety Disorder

Gabrielle shares her personal story and her experience of living through the COVID pandemic with an anxiety disorder.

Feeling grief during a pandemic

Grief can have a huge impact on our lives, especially during these pandemic times. Learn how we experience grief and how we can live with it.

Experiencing Parental Guilt

Guilt is a normal emotion for a parent with a child of any age diagnosed with a mental illness. Learn how to alleviate this guilt.

My brother/sister has mental illness. What about me?

Often times people forget about the sibling of someone with a mental illness. Learn more about what they might be going through.

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?

Animals as Superheroes: The Mental Health Benefits of Having a Pet

Animals can have a significant impact on our well-being. Discover the benefits of pets on mental health and how they can improve your life.

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