A taste of the outdoors for psychiatric inpatients at the Montreal General Hospital
Two psychiatric residents explored the benefits of “forest bathing” for psychiatric inpatients at the Montreal General Hospital–here’s what they found.
Recent Innovations in Mental Health
Discover a few interesting innovations that may help improve the lives of people living with mental illnesses.
Words Matter: The Impact of Language
Have you thought about the meanings behind the words you use? What can happen when someone says “I’m feeling crazy” or “You’re being so OCD”? Can words really influence how someone is feeling?
Guilty Conscience? Here’s what that means
Feelings of guilt can be damaging to mental health and can lead to increased stress, anxiety, sleepless nights, and fatigue. Here’s what you need to know.
Feeling anxious? Breathe. It works.
What if simply learning how to use your breath could help “breathe away” your anxiety? You may be surprised to learn that it works.
Myth Busters: Schizophrenia
Take a look at some of the myths surrounding schizophrenia–part 3 in our series on mental illness myth busting.
Not just a bubble bath: the many benefits of self-care
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?
The Impact of Mental Illness on Families
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.
How to be There for a Friend or Family Member Struggling with Suicidal Thoughts
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.
Tips for finding a therapist
Finding a therapist can be a real challenge. These tips can help.