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.
We Have Updated Our Name!
An update to AMI’s name!
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.
“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?
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.
Compassion Fatigue: When Caring Takes its Toll
It is important to feel compassion for yourself as well as others. If you don’t take care of yourself it can lead to compassion fatigue.
Take the time to try Meditation: A few minutes a day can bring many benefits
Meditation can be a great coping strategy and there are many benefits.
Stop missing out! How to Deal with Social Anxiety
Social anxiety can render you uncomfortable, stressed, and anxious. But help is available!
Dealing with Grief: When you miss someone or something you loved
Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but it can become all-consuming and overwhelming. Understanding grief and knowing how to work your way through it (at your own pace, in your own way) is important.
MAiD and Mental Illness: A Complex Issue
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for mental illness is a complex issue that our panel discussed on November 2nd, 2023.