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Counseling and Psychological Services has taken significant steps forward in recent years, yet there remains a “mental health crisis” in higher education.  What is what we needed was a reforming of the services and the system itself.  This episode explores with Dr. Peter Cornish the ways in which holistic mental health services is of the most important DEI imperatives in higher education.  As well, the episodes explores with Dr. Cornish what might happen is we were to consider the holistic well-being professionals as leaders in the reforming of the entirety of higher education. Join for this informative episode. Guest Name: Peter Cornish, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, UHS; Honorary Research Professor at the Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada Guest LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/peter-cornish-6b381922Guest Bio:Dr. Peter Cornish is the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at UHS and an Honorary Research Professor at the Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada. His clinical and research interests include online mental health, stepped-care treatments, mental health service innovations, and inter-professional team functioning.Over the past five years, Dr. Cornish has provided consultation and on-site training on his Stepped Care 2.0 model to over 150 organizations across North America. His nonprofit company, Stepped Care Solutions, is the lead partner on Wellness Together Canada (link is external), a federal COVID-19 $70M mental health program for all peoples of Canada. Dr. Cornish is the principal investigator for a $1.14M four-year research grant aimed at digitizing and evaluating Stepped Care 2.0 across two Canadian provinces. Currently, he is collaborating with colleagues in the US and Canada on a three-book series on Stepped Care 2.0. - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaSeth Odell https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethodell/https://twitter.com/sethodellAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and Confessions of a Higher Education Social Media Manager.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

Some days are hard. The world feels like it's falling apart, forests are burning, ecosystems are breaking down, and hope can be a long, long way away. But you're not alone in this feeling – and there are ways to manage and cope that not only support you but can make for a healthier community and planet. Climate Grief, From Coping to Resilience and Action is a new book from Dr. Shawna Weaver that dives into the realities of climate change, the grief so many of us are experiencing, and how that impacts our day-to-day lives. Importantly, Dr. Weaver shows how facing our grief is the first step toward making change for ourselves and for the planet. An experienced eco-therapist with advanced degrees, Dr. Weaver joins Defender Radio to share what led to this book, how grief is unique to everyone, and what tools we have to ensure we not only cope but become resilient and lead fulfilling lives. SHOW NOTES: Cover photo by Peter Kolejak / Getty Images Dr. Shawna Weaver's website: https://www.shawnajweaver.com/ Climate Grief on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Climate-Grief-Coping-Resilience-Action/dp/1590567161/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DCSKZH51R3K8&keywords=climate%20grief%20weaver&qid=1687959054&s=books&sprefix=climate%20grief%20weaver%2Cstripbooks%2C78&sr=1-1), Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/p/books/climate-grief-from-coping-to-resilience-and-action-shawna-weaver/19810317?ean=9781590567166), Indigo (https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/climate-grief-from-coping-to-resilience-and-action/9781590567166.html) Follow Dr. Shawna Weaver on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drshawnajweaver/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/shawnajweaver?lang=en). Mental Health Resources Talk Suicide Canada: https://talksuicide.ca/ 1-833-456-4566 (toll free, 24/7) Text 45645 (4 pm to midnight ET) Government of Canada resource list: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html Wellness Together Canada: https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-ca/ Canadian Mental Health Association: https://cmha.ca/find-help/ In case of emergency, call 9-1-1.  For American listeners: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention https://afsp.org/ Crisis interventions https://afsp.org/im-having-thoughts-of-suicide/

SupportIf you're struggling with your mental health, you're not alone.If you are in immediate danger of harming yourself or others, call 9-1-1, or head to your nearest emergency room. You can also call or text 9-8-8 to reach the Suicide Crisis Helpline. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Young people can chat anytime with Kids Help Phone by calling 1-800-668-6868. Services are available in English and French.Wellness Together Canada provides one-on-one counselling, self-guided courses and programs, and peer support and coaching. Youth can contact this service by calling 1-888-668-6810 or texting WELLNESS to 686868. Adults can contact this service by calling 1-866-585-0445 or texting WELLNESS to 741741. You can also find credible articles and information on their website. The Canadian Mental Health Association can help you find resources, programs, or support for yourself or others. Find a CMHA branch in your area here. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health provides Mental Health 101 tutorials and online courses on their website. 

The term “dissociation” is a hot topic amongst those who study the brain. An example of dissociation that most of us can relate to is when you're reading or scrolling through social media and you realize that your mind is elsewhere, that you haven't actually absorbed the information in front of you. Some researchers have termed these momentary and fleeting moments “normative dissociation”. However, when dissociation begins to disrupt or interrupt the integration of behavior, memory, identity, consciousness, and more, so much so that a person loses recollection of random times in their day-to-day life, this might be a sign of a dissociation disorder. While some skeptics argue that these disorders are related to fantasy proneness and suggestibility, research supports dissociation as a psychobiological state that functions as a protective response to traumatic or overwhelming experiences. While there are three main dissociative disorders, the focus of this episode of Playing with Marbles is on dissociative identity disorder, or DID for short. DID is characterized by a person having two or more distinct identities as well as difficulties with remembering personal information, learned knowledge, or important parts of their childhood. Importantly, there is neurobiological evidence supporting DID as an extreme form of post-traumatic stress disorder caused by exposure to severe and chronic trauma in childhood. One study investigating the link between different symptoms of DID and the hippocampus, a part of the brain that is important for memory, learning and emotion, found that those with DID who experience the symptom of dissociative amnesia (that is, issues with recalling information about yourself or events and people around) have reduced hippocampal volumes. This study also demonstrated an association between emotional neglect in childhood and reduced hippocampal volumes, suggesting an interplay of these factors in the severity of dissociation.In this episode, our guest Nicole walks us through their experience with DID and introduces us to their different “parts” that they've named “Kay” and “Stripe”. You will hear about Kay, who acts child-like and plays with their cat, and Stripe, who, when they take over, causes Nicole to behave alarmingly and have lapses in memory. Shari Botwin, LCSW and Trauma Therapist, explains that, in many DID cases, these different parts can take on different personalities that embody the roles of a perpetrator, enabler or protector, they can have different genders, and even come from different age groups. Despite this, the switching from one part to another can still be subtle which can make DID hard to detect at times. Both Shari and Nicole present us with an uplifting perspective on DID that dissociating into different parts is the brain's creative and protective way to survive in a situation that one might not have made it through was it not for this splitting into different parts. Shari Botwin's new book, Stolen Childhoods: Thriving After Abuse comes out May 7.Fast FactsDissociative identity disorder affects up to 1.5% of the global population and is often diagnosed later in life.Dissociative identity disorder is typically associated with severe childhood trauma and abuse. Because of the way it presents, people with DID are often misdiagnosed with other disorders, like borderline personality disorder.Psychotherapy is the most prominent treatment for dissociative disorders. Antidepressants or anti-anxiety medication may help treat some of the mental health-related symptoms associated with DID, but there is no medication that specifically treats this disorder.SupportIf you're struggling with your mental health, you're not alone.If you are in immediate danger of harming yourself or others, call 9-1-1, or head to your nearest emergency room. You can also call or text 9-8-8 to reach the Suicide Crisis Helpline. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Young people can chat anytime with Kids Help Phone by calling 1-800-668-6868. Services are available in English and French.Wellness Together Canada provides one-on-one counselling, self-guided courses and programs, and peer support and coaching. Youth can contact this service by calling 1-888-668-6810 or texting WELLNESS to 686868. Adults can contact this service by calling 1-866-585-0445 or texting WELLNESS to 741741. You can also find credible articles and information on their website. The Canadian Mental Health Association can help you find resources, programs, or support for yourself or others. Find a CMHA branch in your area here. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health provides Mental Health 101 tutorials and online courses on their website. Multiplied By One provides a vast list of support, resources, and information for those who struggle with dissociative identity disorder, or those who are interested in learning more about the condition. 

Diagnosis of personality disorders in youth is relatively new. Before the release of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, version 5 (DSM-V), nobody under the age of 18 could receive a diagnosis of a personality disorder, mainly due to the transitional nature of personality in youth, and the degree of stigmatization attached to such a diagnosis. Researchers have since stressed the importance of early detection and treatment for the outcomes of these disorders. In fact, almost all personality disorders diagnosed in adulthood can also be diagnosed in children under the age of 18 who have presented with symptoms for at least one year. The one exception to this rule is related to the diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder in adulthood, which must be preceded by a history of childhood conduct disorder.This episode's guest, Sophie, mentions different ways her symptoms of borderline personality disorder (or BPD) influence her relationships and ability to trust. We hear that having BPD has instilled in her a tendency towards hyper-attunement to others. This means that Sophie connects to and takes on the emotions of others, in such a way that impacts her behavior and relationships – sometimes in good ways, and sometimes in not-so-good ways. Sophie shares with us that she often identifies and latches on to a “favorite person”, which can sometimes introduce problematic coping mechanisms when things go awry. We also learn about Sophie's difficult struggles with trust and distrust towards other people and situations. Often common in those afflicted with BPD, researchers have been prompted to explore the link between impairments in trust processes and the disorder. One study suggests that developmental factors, like experiences of emotional neglect or a lack of trust in parents during childhood, may influence certain behaviors in interpersonal exchanges and ultimately be a risk factor for trust issues in adults with BPD. With the involvement of trust processes being so salient in those with BPD, special attention needs to be attributed to ensuring a safe and trustworthy therapeutic alliance can be established between the therapist and person that is seeking treatment for BPD. Folks with BPD have expressed that therapy simply doesn't work for them when they are made to feel unsafe. Because of this, care providers are encouraged to consider difficulties with trust in individual treatment plans and emphasize interpersonal trust between themselves and the person seeking treatment for BPD with the goal of developing a favorable therapeutic alliance. Fast FactsCommon traits of BPD include having extreme fears of being rejected or abandoned, feeling easily rejected by others, an excessive need for reassurance from others, and more. Studies suggest that 1 to 3% of youth under 18 may have traits of borderline personality disorder.BPD is usually diagnosed in teens and young adults, though it may also be diagnosed later in life.Most youth who receive appropriate supports and services will benefit and show improvement. Youth who don't get treatment are at higher risk for aggression, criminal behaviour, ongoing mental health problems, suicide, homelessness and problems in their relationships.Learn More about This Episode's Cool ResearchersAs mentioned in the episode, borderline personality disorder is a much-stigmatized condition. For example, one study found that the word “difficult” can routinely be used by clinicians to label a person with BPD. Breaking through these labels and stigmas, while recognizing the need to establish safety and trust through the therapeutic alliance, many clinicians are providing compassionate care towards those with a BPD diagnosis; one such person is this episode's expert guest, Dr. Brandon Unruh.Dr. Unruh is disrupting the status-quo of care for BPD by examining and targeting how the next generation of clinicians are being taught about the disorder. In terms of treatment, Dr. Unruh and his colleagues focus on specialized evidence-based treatments for BPD, like dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), mentalization-based treatment (MBT),  and transference-focused psychotherapy (TFP). Dr. Unruh is particularly interested in MBT which is based on the theory of failed mentalization for BPD and refers to impairments with identifying mental states, like attitudes or feelings, in oneself or in others along with difficulties in recognizing how these mental states are influenced by each other. To improve the process of mentalization, MBT emphasizes mental states and interpersonal interactions by encouraging individuals with BPD to focus on how their own mental states affect their own behavior, and the behavior of others. Much of Dr. Unruh's research on BPD treatment focuses on this method, including an interesting case study on the use of MBT in treating a physician struggling with BPD.SupportIf you're struggling with your mental health, you're not alone.If you are in immediate danger of harming yourself or others, call 9-1-1, or head to your nearest emergency room. You can also call or text 9-8-8 to reach the Suicide Crisis Helpline. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Young people can chat anytime with Kids Help Phone by calling 1-800-668-6868. Services are available in English and French.Wellness Together Canada provides one-on-one counselling, self-guided courses and programs, and peer support and coaching. Youth can contact this service by calling 1-888-668-6810 or texting WELLNESS to 686868. Adults can contact this service by calling 1-866-585-0445 or texting WELLNESS to 741741. You can also find credible articles and information on their website. The Canadian Mental Health Association can help you find resources, programs, or support for yourself or others. Find a CMHA branch in your area here. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health provides Mental Health 101 tutorials and online courses on their website. Though not nation-wide, the Borderline Personality Disorder Society of British Columbia provides support and resources to those struggling with BPD.

The definition of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has gone through many changes over the years. Interestingly, the criteria used to diagnose ADHD has actually become broader, encompassing a wider range of ages and a variety of different clinical presentations and symptoms. One thing that's stayed the same since the release of the DSM-III in the 1980's is the focus on problems with attention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. While it was once thought of as a disorder of childhood, the prevalence of ADHD has seen a consistent rise in more recent years, in both children and adults.With changing trends in diagnosis for ADHD comes a change in our understanding of how the condition affects those that have it. This episode's guest, McKenna, discusses how having ADHD impacts her memory, explaining that she exerts quite a bit of effort to work around her forgetfulness. McKenna isn't exaggerating when she says ADHD makes her forgetful: one study has shown that ADHD is associated with impairments in working memory, an executive function that plays a big role in how we process, use and remember information on a daily basis. This same study suggested that abilities in working memory may be related to the severity of ADHD inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive symptoms. What's more, these impairments in memory, as well as the symptoms of hyperactivity/ impulsivity but not inattentiveness, can have direct effects on emotional regulation and dysregulation in children with ADHD.Many options exist for treatment and maintenance of ADHD symptoms. The use of stimulant medication can improve symptoms of attention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Stimulants have been shown to help improve symptoms in 70% of children with ADHD. Other forms of non-prescription interventions, like education and skills training, classroom management strategies, and more can be used to support children manage their symptoms. There are even less conventional forms of treatment, like neurofeedback therapy, that are being investigated! Fast FactsGlobally, ADHD occurs among 3.1% of 10- to 14-year-olds and 2.4% of 15- to 19-year-olds.While there is no consensus on the exact cause of ADHD, there is likely a genetic link. Children born into families where there is a history of the disorder are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than children where there is no family history of ADHD. Eighty percent of children diagnosed with ADHD continue to qualify for a diagnosis in adolescence and at least 65% continue to be effected by symptoms in adulthood.Learn More about This Episode's Cool ResearchersAs more is uncovered about the links between ADHD, memory and emotional regulation, there is a need to have emotional dysregulation recognized as a core, diagnostic feature of ADHD alongside impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity. This potential fourth core symptom might be the key to why folks with ADHD tend to make use of non-adaptive emotional regulation strategies like blaming themselves, catastrophizing, and ruminating. It also presents a new and exciting avenue for treating symptoms of ADHD, including emotional dysregulation, by implementing strategies used to regulate emotions with the goal of improving one's emotional response. At the forefront of the inquiry into better understanding the difficulties with emotion dysregulation among young adults and adults with ADHD is this episode's expert guest, Elizabeth Bodalski – a doctoral student at the University of South Carolina. Among other areas of research, Elizabeth is interested in how ADHD-related emotional dysregulation may affect someone's educational experience in college. In one study, Elizabeth and her colleagues made a case for how difficulties in emotional regulation and self-esteem partially account for the relationship between ADHD symptoms and procrastination in college students. With the links between ADHD and procrastination demystified, Elizabeth moved to research effective interventions for college students with ADHD. The time- and cost-friendly intervention suggested by Elizabeth and colleagues includes a combination of group and individual therapy that focuses on building skills directly related to the symptoms characteristic of ADHD balanced with the demands of college. The skills that are honed in on through this intervention are: organizational, time management and planning, or OTMP for short. SupportIf you're struggling with your mental health, you're not alone.If you are in immediate danger of harming yourself or others, call 9-1-1, or head to your nearest emergency room. You can also call or text 9-8-8 to reach the Suicide Crisis Helpline. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Young people can chat anytime with Kids Help Phone by calling 1-800-668-6868. Services are available in English and French.Wellness Together Canada provides one-on-one counselling, self-guided courses and programs, and peer support and coaching. Youth can contact this service by calling 1-888-668-6810 or texting WELLNESS to 686868. Adults can contact this service by calling 1-866-585-0445 or texting WELLNESS to 741741. You can also find credible articles and information on their website. The Canadian Mental Health Association can help you find resources, programs, or support for yourself or others. Find a CMHA branch in your area here. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health provides Mental Health 101 tutorials and online courses on their website. The Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada provides resources and support to those living with ADHD. 

Anxiety is one of the body's natural responses to stress. When a person is met with an important event or perceived danger, anxiety can help them to react to that stressor. But when symptoms of anxiety are ongoing or severe, it's a sign of an anxiety disorder. There are several types of anxiety disorders, with each subtype categorized by how anxiety appears in the afflicted person's life.This episode's guest, Jess, has been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, or GAD. It's the most broad and one of the most common anxiety disorders types. In this episode, Jess shares with us that she didn't recognize her anxious episodes as symptoms of an anxiety disorder – an occurrence that is all too common. Though detection and diagnosis through self-reported measures has ameliorated over the years, anxiety disorders, like panic disorder, GAD, and social anxiety disorder, are one of a handful of disorders that often go undetected, underreported, and undiagnosed. Jess discusses her struggles with anxiety, alongside her past struggles with an eating disorder. She isn't alone in her struggles with these two disorders, in fact, anxiety has been shown to be the most common psychiatric comorbidity amongst people who have eating disorders. Fast FactsAnxiety is the most common mental health problem in young people. It is estimated that, on a global scale, 3.6% of 10- to 14-year-olds and 4.6% of 15- to 19-year-olds experience an anxiety disorder.In addition to life-interfering fears and worries, symptoms of anxiety in children can include irritability, anger, trouble sleeping, and physical symptoms like fatigue, headaches, or stomachaches.According to the Canadian Paediatric Society, the optimal way to manage anxiety in children and youth is through a combination of psychoeducation, psychotherapy, and/ or pharmacotherapy.Learn More about This Episode's Cool ResearchEating disorders are commonly associated with other psychiatric illnesses, like anxiety (as mentioned above) and depression. One such illness is Body Dysmorphic Disorder, or BDD, a condition where a person perceives a distorted version of their own body and becomes preoccupied with it. BDD as a common comorbidity of the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, or simply “anorexia”, has been investigated since at least the early 2000s. Thanks to the research of Dr. Jamie Feusner, who we talked to for this episode, we are gaining a better understanding of the potential mechanisms that contribute to anorexia and BDD, and how they may be linked.In a first-of-its-kind neuroimaging study, using a technology that measures brain waves called electroencephalography (EEG), Dr. Feusner found that individuals with anorexia may have abnormalities in the way they process and perceive certain types of visual information. For example, holistic, or configural, processing (e.g., seeing the face as a whole) was found to be deficient in people with anorexia while the perception of part-based, or detailed, processing (e.g., seeing the features… two eyes, a nose and a mouth… of a face) was enhanced. Taken together, these results could help explain why people with anorexia tend to fixate on particular body parts while placing less emphasis on the whole body. In people with BDD, results showed that these individuals may be experiencing abnormalities in the way they structurally encode visual information, which could contribute to the perceptual distortions that are a hallmark symptom of the disease. This research from Dr. Feusner provides an exciting avenue for the use of EEG as a biomarker of abnormal visual processing.  SupportIf you're struggling with your mental health, you're not alone.If you are in immediate danger of harming yourself or others, call 9-1-1, or head to your nearest emergency room. You can also call or text 9-8-8 to reach the Suicide Crisis Helpline. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Young people can chat anytime with Kids Help Phone by calling 1-800-668-6868. Services are available in English and French.Wellness Together Canada provides one-on-one counselling, self-guided courses and programs, and peer support and coaching. Youth can contact this service by calling 1-888-668-6810 or texting WELLNESS to 686868. Adults can contact this service by calling 1-866-585-0445 or texting WELLNESS to 741741. You can also find credible articles and information on their website. The Canadian Mental Health Association can help you find resources, programs, or support for yourself or others. Find a CMHA branch in your area here. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health provides Mental Health 101 tutorials and online courses on their website. The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatment has a list of resources for those dealing with mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. Anxiety Canada has resources available on their website, along with resources specifically for youth. The National Eating Disorders Information Centre provides resources and support to those in Canada affected by an eating disorder.

Strap in for another exciting season of Playing With Marbles, brought to you by Brain Canada. In past seasons, we learned about all of the cool brain science research coming out of labs in Canada, from mini-brain organoids in petri dishes to women's health beyond the bikini. We've taken a look at the brain at a microscopic level and learned how each part of your marble functions to help you encode, process, and remember the world around you. This season, we're going a step further to understand all parts of the brain, and this one's a little more difficult to see with a microscope. Now that we know the brain's inner workings, we want to understand how those inner workings might affect how someone thinks, feels, and behaves. In simpler terms, we're going to explore the intricacies of mental health, and mental illness.Just as we focused on women's brain health last season, we want to make sure we're zeroing in on those who have been forgotten or who need the most support. As heard in this episode, mental illness is the leading cause of disability for people in Canada between the ages of 15 and 29 - that's why we're centering this season on youth mental health! There's tons of information out there for young people about mental health, but much of it falls into the category of pop science at best, and misinformation at worst. To combat the junk science out there, we're talking to real scientists about what goes on in the brain when someone is experiencing mental illness.To make sure we're getting all sides of this complicated topic, we're doing something we've never done before on Playing With Marbles. This season, we talk to real young people who struggle with their mental health. Our guests range in age, gender, and diagnosis. You'll get to hear what it's like living with obsessive-compulsive disorder, the day-to-day struggles of ADHD, and what it's like to seek treatment for an eating disorder. We hope pairing the real, lived experiences with the science behind these disorders will provide a nuanced look at the long-maligned topic of mental health and mental illness.This episode serves as a primer for all to come on this season of Playing With Marbles. Hop on in and listen to what's in store.Fast FactsGlobally, one in seven 10- to 19-year-olds experiences a mental health disorder.By the time people in Canada reach 40 years of age, 1 in 2 have, or will have had, mental illness. Importantly, young people aged 15 to 24 are more likely to experience mental illness than any other age group.Up to 70 percent of mental health challenges begin during childhood or teenage years.The COVID-19 pandemic greatly affected the mental health of young people in Canada. Only 42 percent of youth in Canada aged 15 to 24 years old reported having excellent or very good mental health in late March and early April of 2020, compared to 62 percent in 2018—the largest drop of any age group.Less than 20 percent of youth struggling with their mental health receive appropriate treatment.Learn More about This Episode's Cool ResearchThe focus of this season of Playing With Marbles is all about youth mental health. As heard in this episode, one in every four young people are in need of mental health services every year. That's why Brain Canada has partnered with RBC Future Launch and Power Corporation to support the Canadian Youth Mental Health Insight Platform, led by Dr. Sean Hill from the Centre for Addition and Mental Health (CAMH). The platform seeks to provide a state-of-the-art informatics platform that can serve as a foundation to optimize mental health for youth across Canada. It will support knowledge and data integration, open data, machine learning and improved communication between key networks, research databases and stakeholders in the youth mental health community. Read more about the platform through Brain Canada's website here. SupportIf you're struggling with your mental health, you're not alone.If you are in immediate danger of harming yourself or others, call 9-1-1, or head to your nearest emergency room. You can also call or text 9-8-8 to reach the Suicide Crisis Helpline. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Young people can chat anytime with Kids Help Phone by calling 1-800-668-6868. Services are available in English and French.Wellness Together Canada provides one-on-one counselling, self-guided courses and programs, and peer support and coaching. Youth can contact this service by calling 1-888-668-6810 or texting WELLNESS to 686868. Adults can contact this service by calling 1-866-585-0445 or texting WELLNESS to 741741. You can also find credible articles and information on their website. The Canadian Mental Health Association can help you find resources, programs, or support for yourself or others. Find a CMHA branch in your area here. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health provides Mental Health 101 tutorials and online courses on their website.  

Being sad or feeling hopeless is a normal part of human existence appearing and disappearing and reappearing with the ebbs and flows of life. But when symptoms of a depressive episode last for more than two weeks, and begin to get in the way of one's day-to-day life, that's when a person meets the criteria for Major Depressive Disorder, or MDD, which is one type of the DSM-IV's depressive diagnoses and one of many different mood disorders. The prevalence of MDD in Canada is higher than other mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders (discussed in our next episode!) like generalized anxiety disorder and social phobia. Because of its prevalence, many areas of treatment are available to those who are struggling with clinical depression, including talk therapy, changing diet and exercise, medication, and brain stimulation therapies.This episode's guest, Tammy, shares with us that she began experiencing symptoms of MDD when she was in grade school. While depressive disorders tend to begin later in life and global data suggests that the median age for the onset of symptoms is 26 years old, a study from the United States showed that depression can be diagnosed as young as three years of age. Interestingly, a study from Korea showed that the age at which a person experiences their first major depressive episode may be correlated to a variety of different clinical indicators, like the frequency in which MDD episodes recur, that play a key role in one's clinical prognosis of MDD and its outcomes. In this episode, we learn about a few of Tammy's family members, one of whom also struggles with their mental health. Given the hereditary, or genetic, predisposition to mental disorders, it is common for some mental illnesses, like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and depression, to run in the family. But when discussing the “nature” side of things, we mustn't forget about the “nurture”. We've also seen that the environmental factors like one's family structure, exposure to traumatic events, and much more can increase rates of mental health problems. Fast FactsGlobally, depression is estimated to occur among 1.1% of adolescents aged 10 to14 years, and 2.8% of 15- to 19-year-olds. More than a quarter of a million Canadian youth, representing 6.5% of people between the ages of 15 and 24, experience major depression each year.Depression can go unnoticed in children. Some may not talk about their helpless and hopeless thoughts and may not appear sad. Depression might also cause a child to make trouble or act unmotivated causing others to incorrectly label the child as a troublemaker or lazy.In Canada, once depression is recognized, intervention and treatment can make a difference for 80% of people who are affected, which allows them to get back to their regular activities.Learn More about This Episode's Cool ResearchIn this episode, we spoke to Dr. Valerie Taylor, Head of Psychiatry at the University of Calgary, and the namesake for the Taylor Lab. Their main area of research is how the gut influences brain health, known in the literature as the gut-brain barrier. Scientists have already shown a potential for the influence of gut microbiota in diseases like asthma and type I and type II diabetes, to name a few. When it comes to the bidirectional relationship between the brain, gut and microbiome there is a growing amount of evidence that this is a valuable area of research that may have implications on new therapeutic avenues. For example, studies aiming to elucidate the relationship between depression and the microbiome have shown a link between MDD and an imbalance of the gut microbiota's bacterial composition. Some of these studies even reported seeing modest improvements in depressive symptoms following interventions targeting the gut microbiome. Dr. Taylor and her team are interested in whether or not microbiomes from the gut of healthy people can be used as a treatment for those suffering with ailments, and in their case specifically, people struggling with treatment-resistant MDD. In order to get those healthy microbiomes transferred, the Taylor Lab is experimenting with Fecal Matter Transplant, or FMT for short. For their research, the process involves retrieving fecal samples from healthy screened donors, converting those samples into capsules (also known as “poop pills”),and orally administering the capsules to patients. There is a fair amount of evidence to back up the efficacy of FMT in treating disease, in fact, the practice has been reported in literature dating 2,000 years ago. The efficacy of FMT for patients with treatment-resistant MDD, however, continues to be a question the Taylor Lab is working hard to answer. Through this work, Dr. Taylor remains hopeful. In an interview with Mike Fisher for the University of Calgary, Dr. Taylor discusses her team's research. “...[T]he jury is still out on whether we can actually leverage what seems to be a gut-brain connection into the next generation of therapies. There is reason to be excited and to pursue this work and that's what fuels us — the possibility. [...] There has been research that shows if you take bacteria from depressed mice and put it into non-depressed mice, they become depressed. Microbiota are not benign, and we want to ensure people are aware of that. [...] Patients are desperate for new treatments, sometimes the current treatments don't work for everyone or have side effects that are not tolerable. So, people are looking for anything that will help them.”SupportIf you're struggling with your mental health, you're not alone.If you are in immediate danger of harming yourself or others, call 9-1-1, or head to your nearest emergency room. You can also call or text 9-8-8 to reach the Suicide Crisis Helpline. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Young people can chat anytime with Kids Help Phone by calling 1-800-668-6868. Services are available in English and French.Wellness Together Canada provides one-on-one counselling, self-guided courses and programs, and peer support and coaching. Youth can contact this service by calling 1-888-668-6810 or texting WELLNESS to 686868. Adults can contact this service by calling 1-866-585-0445 or texting WELLNESS to 741741. You can also find credible articles and information on their website. The Canadian Mental Health Association can help you find resources, programs, or support for yourself or others. Find a CMHA branch in your area here. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health provides Mental Health 101 tutorials and online courses on their website. The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatment has a list of resources for those dealing with mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. Depression Hurts is a website developed by the Mood Disorders Society of Canada that includes a symptom checklist and doctor discussion guide for patients.

Hi there, I'm Judy Croon, Canada's Keynote Humourist. A few years ago, during Covid, I did an interview with friend and founder of a group called http://MentalWellness.help Since then, it has expanded tremendously. If you are struggling, please reach out. Free peer support meetings are available around the globe almost 24/7. Sign up here: https://www.meetup.com/mental-wellness-peer-to-peer-support-groups/ Since, this interview, they now offer, free professional therapy sessions with licensed professionals. Yes, free! My guest, Jason Balgopal is a lawyer by day and community volunteer by night. He graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, and was called to the Bar in 1999. His day job has allowed him to appear in all levels of courts in Ontario, and he has conducted all manner of trials including murder trials. Being a perfectionist by nature in an imperfect world was one catalyst which started his downward slide into depression in the early 2000's. By 2004, he was officially diagnosed with depression, and commenced a 10-year path through darkness. With the help of a psychiatrist, a therapist, some medication, friends, family and his supportive wife, by 2014, he was able to get into a better “head space”. During this time, he found that volunteering gave him an opportunity to develop skills and interests outside of his day job. During this time, he found that volunteering gave him an opportunity to develop skills and interests outside of his day job. Since 2008, many evenings have been spent as a leader on the Board of Directors of numerous not-for-profit and community organizations. The skills of leadership which he gained on those Boards, combined with a desire to give back to the community, drove him in 2015, to create the Mental Wellness Peer Support Groups. Currently, after work, he spends most evenings ensuring that the 6 weekly Peer Support Groups are successful, and finding ways to grow and promote these free and confidential groups to a wider audience. The format is one hour long. Each person may (but doesn't have to) share how their mental wellness is affecting them. They can then get “feedback” from another member (which is empathy or a technique which has worked for that other member…none of us will tell someone what they “should” do…as none of us is a professional). The groups have been very popular as they offer three significant benefits: 1. Members learn that they are not alone, and that there are others like them suffering; 2. Members can unburden themselves to a sympathetic ear…rather than continue to over-burden their spouse or parents who don't have the lived-history to help; 3. Members can get real-world suggestions of techniques which others have used successfully. Here are some important links: 1. Our website: www.MentalWellness.help and 2. Our FB Page: www.facebook.com/MentalWellness.help/ and, 3. The link to our virtual video conferencing meetings, at which people can sign up (for FREE...all the meetings we offer are for free), at https://www.meetup.com/mental-wellness-peer-to-peer-support-groups/ 4. A video explaining our groups: youtu.be/8rM7Y47KuVc - Again, here is the group www.MentalWellness.help if you want to speak to a group within 24 hours. Just remember that you are not alone. As stated in previous shows on mental health, you can also reach out to the following sources: www.CAMH.ca -Canada Suicide Prevention Helpline at www.CrisisServicesCanada.ca or call 1-833-456-4566. -Text the crisis line via SMS 686868. -Wellness Together Canada at www.ca.portal.gs -Finally, f you are in crisis now, you can call 911. For further info, you can reach me at www.JudyCroon.com

Some days are hard. The world feels like it's falling apart, forests are burning, ecosystems are breaking down, and hope can be a long, long way away. But you're not alone in this feeling – and there are ways to manage and cope that not only support you but can make for a healthier community and planet. Climate Grief, From Coping to Resilience and Action is a new book from Dr. Shawna Weaver that dives into the realities of climate change, the grief so many of us are experiencing, and how that impacts our day-to-day lives. Importantly, Dr. Weaver shows how facing our grief is the first step toward making change for ourselves and for the planet. An experienced eco-therapist with advanced degrees, Dr. Weaver joins Defender Radio to share what led to this book, how grief is unique to everyone, and what tools we have to ensure we not only cope but become resilient and lead fulfilling lives. SHOW NOTES: Cover photo by Peter Kolejak / Getty Images Dr. Shawna Weaver's website: https://www.shawnajweaver.com/ Climate Grief on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Climate-Grief-Coping-Resilience-Action/dp/1590567161/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DCSKZH51R3K8&keywords=climate%20grief%20weaver&qid=1687959054&s=books&sprefix=climate%20grief%20weaver%2Cstripbooks%2C78&sr=1-1), Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/p/books/climate-grief-from-coping-to-resilience-and-action-shawna-weaver/19810317?ean=9781590567166), Indigo (https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/climate-grief-from-coping-to-resilience-and-action/9781590567166.html) Follow Dr. Shawna Weaver on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drshawnajweaver/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/shawnajweaver?lang=en). Mental Health Resources Talk Suicide Canada: https://talksuicide.ca/ 1-833-456-4566 (toll free, 24/7) Text 45645 (4 pm to midnight ET) Government of Canada resource list: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html Wellness Together Canada: https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-ca/ Canadian Mental Health Association: https://cmha.ca/find-help/ In case of emergency, call 9-1-1.  For American listeners: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention https://afsp.org/ Crisis interventions https://afsp.org/im-having-thoughts-of-suicide/    

This episode of the IASP-PRF Podcast highlights an emerging resource for adults and youths with the lived experience of pain called the Power Over Pain Portal. The Power Over Pain Portal works toward improving access to chronic pain care by providing access to free resources in a “one-stop shop,” including articles, videos, podcasts, courses, workshops, peer support, and even 24/7 one-on-one counseling – offered through Wellness Together Canada. While initiated and designed by a consortium of researchers, clinicians, patient partners, hospitals, and institutions in Canada, the Power Over Pain Portal is freely available worldwide. In this episode, PRF spoke with developers of the Power Over Pain Portal to learn more about its initiation, resources, and plans for the future. Podcast participants include: Lynn Cooper, Director of Research & Education – Canadian Injured Workers Alliance Jennifer Stinson, RN-EC, PhD, CPNP, FAAN, SickKids, Toronto, Canada Yaad Shergill, DC, MSc, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, and One Elephant Integrative Health Team Inc., Ontario, Canada Gregory Carbonetti, PhD, IASP Associate Director of Publications (host)

On this week's Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast mega-show, Elan and Brian gather and analyze the latest fantasy hockey news, notes and data from the past season to work on projecting the 2023-24 NHL and fantasy hockey season. On this episode, they ask and answer:Can Pavel Zacha, or anyone else, step up on a turned over Bruins squad?How does Tony DeAngelo's return to Carolina impact Brent Burns's fantasy outlook?Will Sean Couturier, Cam Atkinson and the Philadelphia Flyers reward managers for drafting them?Will Alex Killorn's fantasy production reflect his new contract term and salary with Anaheim?Will last year's Green Boys (i.e., players whose second halves were way better than their first) stay Green for the next year?--This episode is dedicated to Alex Clermont. To join us in making a donation in his memory to the Canadian Mental Health Association (York Region), visit https://cmha-yr.on.ca/donate-today/.If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health distress or crisis, support is available via web, phone and text at CMHA.ca (Canada), Wellness Together (Canada), and Mental Health America (USA). --DEAL ALERT: It's time for our Patron Offseason Special! For just $1/month, you can now get the full suite of Keeping Karlsson perks from now until next season, including first-access registration for the Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League, monthly bonus AMA episodes, and a ticket into our incredible, inclusive, informative, inexpensive, entertaining, non-toxic patrons-only Discord server.Want to stay up to date on all the latest NHL line combos, goalie starts and fantasy news, all sorted by team? Visit the absolutely essential GameDayTweets.com.Players discussed on this episode include Patrice Bergeron, Pavel Zacha, James van Riemsdyk, Morgan Geekie, Brent Burns, Tony DeAngelo, Sean Couturier, Cam Atkinson, Rasmus Ristolainen, Cam York, Alex Killorn, Ryan Strome, Conor Sheary, Kailer Yamamoto, Philipp Grubauer, Joey Daccord, Chris Driedger, Alex Newhook, Sean Farrell, Patrik Laine, Barrett Hayton, Evan Bouchard, Rasmus Sandin, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Martin Necas, Rasmus Ristolainen, Adrian Kempe, Anze Kopitar and more.We always invite and appreciate your feedback. Let us know what you think @keepingkarlsson, and if you love the show, please rate and write us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast platform of choice. * *Join our inclusive, passionate and brilliant Keeping Karlsson community by becoming a patron of Keeping Karlsson. For the cost of a buck each month, patrons power new episodes and get all kinds of perks in return, like managing teams in the Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League (aka the KKUPFL), access to our patrons-only Discord Server, bonus monthly Patroncasts, and weekly show scripts. Keeping Karlsson is proudly presented by DobberHockey.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5844218/advertisement

Spring has sprung, so Will & Lucas are a bit more peppy as they take time to pitch the Bud back-door pilot in "Adventures in Budylon" and see more depth for the title character in "Ladonna Compson: Party Animal." The guys also find out about Annie Smith Peck, slugs, and variants of Crazy 8's, Lucas remembers his time as a camp counselor, and both give their thoughts on a couple of seasonal candy staples... If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, here are some resources you can use:   Dial 9-8-8 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States.   In Canada, you can call Talk Suicide Canada (1-833-456-4566), call or text Wellness Together Canada to connect with a mental health professional (Youth: 1-888-668-6810 or text WELLNESS to 686868; Adults: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741), or call/text Kids Help Phone (Ages 5-29: Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868).

On todays episode you host discusses a sensitive topic, mental health. May is mental health awareness month. You will hear some of the struggles your host goes through daily, and what she does to help cope. Government of Canada Mental Health Services: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services.html Wellness Together Canada To connect with a mental health professional one-on-one: call 1-888-668-6810 or text WELLNESS to 686868 for youth call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 for adults You can also visit Wellness Together Canada to access different levels of support, including: one-on-one counselling credible articles and information self-guided courses and programs peer support and coaching If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis or has suicide-related concerns, please call 1-833-456-4566 toll free (In QC: 1-866-277-3553), 24/7 or visit talksuicide.ca.1-833-456-4566 (24/7) 1-866-277-3553 in Quebec (24/7) Text to 45645 (4 p.m. – Midnight ET). Text messaging rates apply. French text support is currently unavailable.  Kids Help Phone can also support you.  Call 1-800-668-6868 (24/7) Text CONNECT to 686868. Live Chat (7 p.m. to midnight ET)  Podcast MERCH Officially Available at https://that-bitch-podcast-merch.creato/r-spring.com/  www.sandcloud.com - use promo code SERENA874 for 15% off your entire order! FOLLOW ME! That BITCH Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/that_bitch_podcast/?hl=en   That BITCH Podcast Twitter https://twitter.com/thatbishpodcast?s=21   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpRQQv_55jloCaOSGkbYwWw   That BITCH Podcast TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM85Rqds7/   Serena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenalaturnas/   Serena's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/serenalaturnas   Serena's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@serenashuba?lang=en   Serena's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SerenaShuba   Linktree: https://linktr.ee/serenalaturnas   Podcast also available on the following platforms:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6ltoDY0YWtO57t3JcWy2Dl https://anchor.fm/thatbitchpodcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/that-bitch-podcast/id1535073080 https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNzM3M2E1Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==  Sponsorship and business inquiries for the podcast please Email: thatbishpodcast@gmail.com   Business inquires for the host please email serenashuba@gmail.com #dating #relationships #sexpositive #spotify #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #youtube #youtubepodcast #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatbitchpodcast/message

As people face gambling problems, it's common to feel low, stressed and anxious.  You may feel relief from opening up about this issue but find that feelings of shame and guilt are hard to shake.  As you return to activities that used to be enjoyable, or do things to help yourself feel better, it feels flat. In this episode of Fold em, our brain experts return to help us make sense of this.  Deirdre Querney, MSW and Dr. Iris Balodis from Brain Connections explain: why gambling problems pull down your mood what you can do to feel better (maybe even feeling better than before you started gambling) how spouses and family members can help if a loved one is struggling with depression, anxiety and/or suicidal thoughts as they face gambling problems where to turn for 24/7 help for gambling problems, depression and/or suicidal thoughts For more information on the brain, gambling problems, and your mood, read the blog for this episode at Gamblingproblemhelp.ca and visit BrainConnections.ca.   If you live in British Columbia and would like to access our free, confidential counselling and outreach services, connect with us online at Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111. For immediate 24/7 support, especially if you are in crisis, contact: The Gambling Support Line (British Columbia) 1-888-795-6111 Talk Suicide Canada 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 Wellness Together Canada  988 Lifeline (United States) call or text 988 If you live outside of Canada and the United States, search for "gambling problem help" or "crisis support" in your country For a list of free gambling help services in Canada, click here.  To access free help in the United States, visit the National Council on Problem Gambling website.  If you would like to connect with Fold em through Facebook or Instagram, find us at Foldem Podcast.  We welcome feedback and topics for upcoming episodes. Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.

It's never too late to reinvent your career path; Michelle Anhang is living proof! Over the course of a few decades, seven careers and family struggles with mental health, including the loss of her husband by suicide, Michelle has continued to show up for herself and her family and fight for a better life.Michelle shares the twists and turns, the ups and downs and ultimately, how enrolling in a course led her to discover a passion in coaching, specializing in supporting individuals and families with mental health challenges as well as those moving forward after loss. Learn more about Michelle and her coaching offerings at MichelleAnhang.com. You can also follow her on social: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & LinkedIn. **If you or someone you love needs help: In the US: call or text the NAMI Helpline at 800-590-6264In Canada: call Wellness Together Canada - 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESSResources referenced in this episode: In the US: Mental Health First AidIn Canada: Mental Health First Aid courses with MichelleIf you want to listen to mental health-focused episodes from Season 1, check them out here:Episode #11 Let's Talk Mental HealthEpisode #30 Kids' Mental Health

A lost boy's story to find their way home. www.coastmentalhealth.com MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES CANADIAN RESOURCES: · Canadian Mental Health Association (Talk Suicide) -1-833-456-4566 · Wellness Together Canada · 24/7 Counsellor Line- 1-866-585-0445 · Hope for Wellness Indigenous Line - 1-855-242-3310 · ADULT Immediate Crisis Support - Text WELLNESS to 741741 · YOUTH Immediate Crisis Support - Text WELLNESS to 686868 · Indian Residential School Crisis Line - 1-866-925-4419 · Kid's Help Phone - 1-800-668-6868 BC RESOURCES: · BC Crisis Line - 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) · 310Mental Health Support - 310-6789 (no area code needed) · Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service - 1-800-663-1441 · Care to Speak - 1-866-802-7337 · Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre - 1-800-665-1822 · Kuu-Us Crisis Line Society (crisis services for Indigenous people across BC) · ADULT LINE - (250) 723-4050 · YOUTH LINE – (250) 723-2040 · Métis Crisis Line - 1-833-MétisBC (1-833-638-4722) · HealthLink BC – 811 (to speak with a nurse any time of the day or night) Please call 911 for Urgent mental health or substance use concerns. If you feel you or someone else might be in danger of hurting themselves or someone else, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department right away.

A look into multiple diagnoses, living with changed realities, and having to navigate mental health systems. www.coastmentalhealth.com MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES CANADIAN RESOURCES: · Canadian Mental Health Association (Talk Suicide) -1-833-456-4566 · Wellness Together Canada · 24/7 Counsellor Line- 1-866-585-0445 · Hope for Wellness Indigenous Line - 1-855-242-3310 · ADULT Immediate Crisis Support - Text WELLNESS to 741741 · YOUTH Immediate Crisis Support - Text WELLNESS to 686868 · Indian Residential School Crisis Line - 1-866-925-4419 · Kid's Help Phone - 1-800-668-6868 BC RESOURCES: · BC Crisis Line - 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) · 310Mental Health Support - 310-6789 (no area code needed) · Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service - 1-800-663-1441 · Care to Speak - 1-866-802-7337 · Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre - 1-800-665-1822 · Kuu-Us Crisis Line Society (crisis services for Indigenous people across BC) · ADULT LINE - (250) 723-4050 · YOUTH LINE – (250) 723-2040 · Métis Crisis Line - 1-833-MétisBC (1-833-638-4722) · HealthLink BC – 811 (to speak with a nurse any time of the day or night) Please call 911 for Urgent mental health or substance use concerns. If you feel you or someone else might be in danger of hurting themselves or someone else, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department right away.

An interview highlighting the ups and downs of psychiatric care while integrating ones own self identity. www.coastmentalhealth.com MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES CANADIAN RESOURCES: · Canadian Mental Health Association (Talk Suicide) -1-833-456-4566 · Wellness Together Canada · 24/7 Counsellor Line- 1-866-585-0445 · Hope for Wellness Indigenous Line - 1-855-242-3310 · ADULT Immediate Crisis Support - Text WELLNESS to 741741 · YOUTH Immediate Crisis Support - Text WELLNESS to 686868 · Indian Residential School Crisis Line - 1-866-925-4419 · Kid's Help Phone - 1-800-668-6868 BC RESOURCES: · BC Crisis Line - 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) · 310Mental Health Support - 310-6789 (no area code needed) · Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service - 1-800-663-1441 · Care to Speak - 1-866-802-7337 · Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre - 1-800-665-1822 · Kuu-Us Crisis Line Society (crisis services for Indigenous people across BC) · ADULT LINE - (250) 723-4050 · YOUTH LINE – (250) 723-2040 · Métis Crisis Line - 1-833-MétisBC (1-833-638-4722) · HealthLink BC – 811 (to speak with a nurse any time of the day or night) Please call 911 for Urgent mental health or substance use concerns. If you feel you or someone else might be in danger of hurting themselves or someone else, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department right away.

A journey of finding the middle path between their unique reality and the shared reality, Anne takes you through their experience with the mental health system and finding groundedness in the shared reality. www.coastmentalhealth.com MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES CANADIAN RESOURCES: · Canadian Mental Health Association (Talk Suicide) -1-833-456-4566 · Wellness Together Canada · 24/7 Counsellor Line- 1-866-585-0445 · Hope for Wellness Indigenous Line - 1-855-242-3310 · ADULT Immediate Crisis Support - Text WELLNESS to 741741 · YOUTH Immediate Crisis Support - Text WELLNESS to 686868 · Indian Residential School Crisis Line - 1-866-925-4419 · Kid's Help Phone - 1-800-668-6868 BC RESOURCES: · BC Crisis Line - 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) · 310Mental Health Support - 310-6789 (no area code needed) · Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service - 1-800-663-1441 · Care to Speak - 1-866-802-7337 · Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre - 1-800-665-1822 · Kuu-Us Crisis Line Society (crisis services for Indigenous people across BC) · ADULT LINE - (250) 723-4050 · YOUTH LINE – (250) 723-2040 · Métis Crisis Line - 1-833-MétisBC (1-833-638-4722) · HealthLink BC – 811 (to speak with a nurse any time of the day or night) Please call 911 for Urgent mental health or substance use concerns. If you feel you or someone else might be in danger of hurting themselves or someone else, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department right away.

Former NHL goal tender and mental health advocate Corey Hirsch introduces the podcast series by describing the Mental Health Act in BC, involuntary commitment and the need for wrap around mental health services. www.coastmentalhealth.com MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES CANADIAN RESOURCES: · Canadian Mental Health Association (Talk Suicide) -1-833-456-4566 · Wellness Together Canada · 24/7 Counsellor Line- 1-866-585-0445 · Hope for Wellness Indigenous Line - 1-855-242-3310 · ADULT Immediate Crisis Support - Text WELLNESS to 741741 · YOUTH Immediate Crisis Support - Text WELLNESS to 686868 · Indian Residential School Crisis Line - 1-866-925-4419 · Kid's Help Phone - 1-800-668-6868 BC RESOURCES: · BC Crisis Line - 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) · 310Mental Health Support - 310-6789 (no area code needed) · Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service - 1-800-663-1441 · Care to Speak - 1-866-802-7337 · Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre - 1-800-665-1822 · Kuu-Us Crisis Line Society (crisis services for Indigenous people across BC) · ADULT LINE - (250) 723-4050 · YOUTH LINE – (250) 723-2040 · Métis Crisis Line - 1-833-MétisBC (1-833-638-4722) · HealthLink BC – 811 (to speak with a nurse any time of the day or night) Please call 911 for Urgent mental health or substance use concerns. If you feel you or someone else might be in danger of hurting themselves or someone else, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department right away.

The frustration of desperately asking for help but being denied services due to appearing too "functional". www.coastmentalhealth.com MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES CANADIAN RESOURCES: · Canadian Mental Health Association (Talk Suicide) -1-833-456-4566 · Wellness Together Canada · 24/7 Counsellor Line- 1-866-585-0445 · Hope for Wellness Indigenous Line - 1-855-242-3310 · ADULT Immediate Crisis Support - Text WELLNESS to 741741 · YOUTH Immediate Crisis Support - Text WELLNESS to 686868 · Indian Residential School Crisis Line - 1-866-925-4419 · Kid's Help Phone - 1-800-668-6868 BC RESOURCES: · BC Crisis Line - 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) · 310Mental Health Support - 310-6789 (no area code needed) · Alcohol & Drug Information and Referral Service - 1-800-663-1441 · Care to Speak - 1-866-802-7337 · Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre - 1-800-665-1822 · Kuu-Us Crisis Line Society (crisis services for Indigenous people across BC) · ADULT LINE - (250) 723-4050 · YOUTH LINE – (250) 723-2040 · Métis Crisis Line - 1-833-MétisBC (1-833-638-4722) · HealthLink BC – 811 (to speak with a nurse any time of the day or night) Please call 911 for Urgent mental health or substance use concerns. If you feel you or someone else might be in danger of hurting themselves or someone else, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department right away.

Follow us: https://twitter.com/canHRnews  for the latest news.In today's episode:1.       Foreign interest in Canadian jobs stays strong: Foreign Interest in Canadian Jobs Stays Strong (hiringlab.org)  2.       The unrealized value of skill vacancies in the Canadian economy rose from $15 billion in 2015 to $25 billion in 2020: Lost Opportunities: Measuring the Unrealized Value of Skill Vacancies in Canada (conferenceboard.ca) 3.       B.C. to hold consultations on pay transparency legislation: B.C. moves toward pay transparency measures | BC Gov News4.       Mental-health support is vital to move beyond pandemic, this is the key finding from the survey by the Ontario Association of Social Workers: Survey finds mental-health support vital to move beyond pandemic | Benefits Canada.com In response to a rise in mental health and substance use concerns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has created the Wellness Together Canada portal that offers free wellness resources for all Canadians. 5.       Molson Coors, is one of the early adopters of the gender affirmation program: Molson Coors offering gender affirmation coverage to Canadian employees | Benefits Canada.com 6.       The union CUPE Air Canada Component representing flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge was advised of a company-wide decision to terminate the employment of Members who are not COVID-19 vaccinated and have not been given an exemption: Air Canada Decision Regarding Vaccination Status – Termination – AC Component 7.       A provincial COVID update: -. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-lifting-indoor-mask-mandate-friday-vaccine-passport-to-end-in-coming-weeks-1.5813738 - Search (bing.com)- Ontario to drop most mask mandates on March 21, remaining pandemic rules to lift by end of April | CBC News; - Current and forthcoming measures in Québec (quebec.ca) 8.       Some upcoming HR events for you to consider: - Is your mental health program working? on  March 16 - 2022 CPHR Saskatchewan Virtual Conference - CPHR NL on March 29-30- BC Yukon HR Conference & Expo 2022 - April 26, 2022 (pheedloop.com)  

Ann Rohmer is with Dr. Katharine Smart – President of the Canadian Medical Association discussing National Kids & Vaccines Day as well as other COVID news. Kevin Frankish looks into new research shows that more than one-third (35 per cent) of all working Canadians are feeling burned out. The COVID 19 Pandemic has caused social isolation, financial insecurity, substance abuse concerns and racial inequality. Tina Cortese speaks introduces us to WELLNESS TOGETHER CANADA, a collaborative project that is brining a wide network of specialists and organizations together. Ann Rohmer returns with Dave Howard, the CEO of Homes for Heroes. An initiative that is building affordable housing nationwide for ex-military – to avoid homelessness Jim Lang talks with Newmarket resident Amanda Robar who has raised all the money she needs to train her service dog, Cable. In total, she needed to raise $36,000 to have the golden retriever specially trained to be an epilepsy response service dog, a life-saving support for her.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create stress and anxiety for many Canadians, particularly those who do not have ready access to their regular support networks. Through the Wellness Together Canada online portal, people of all ages across the country can access immediate, free and confidential mental health and substance use supports, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

2/3rds of people with BPD will struggle with Substance Abuse & Addiction issues. With the warmer weather and people starting to get excited for lockdowns to end, many of us will be put in situations where we can't hide our addictions any longer. This episode is to encourage you, spread awareness about the connection between BPD and addiction, and hopefully let you know that you are not alone in your struggles. From being addicted to food, self harm, or alcohol/drugs, addiction touches so many people in so many different ways and creates real harm for our bodies, our minds, and our relationships to the people we love. If you need help, here are a few resources...... WELLNESS TOGETHER CANADA #1-866-585-0445..... KIDS HELP PHONE #1-800-668-6868..... ADDICTIONS HOTLINE AMERICA #866-315-9123..... Please take care of yourself and find people to support you as you figure out what works for your life and what doesn't

On July 26, 2009, an SUV driving the wrong way on a busy New York highway collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle, resulting in a devastating crash that took the lives of eight people- including four children. The circumstances leading up to the crash and the autopsy results that were released shortly after revealed a devastating truth about the SUV's driver, Diane Schuler. Twelve years after the crash, many questions still remain: was it a horrible accident, a planned murder-suicide or something else entirely?If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance use issue, it's never too early or too late to seek help. Please contact Wellness Together Canada at 1-866-585-0445 (adults) or 1-888-668-6810 (youth). You can also reach out to Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or find addiction/mental health resources in your local area.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: @crimefamilypodcastTwitter: @crimefamilypod1Facebook: Crime Family PodcastEmail: crimefamilypodcast@gmail.comEPISODE RESOURCES:https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna32608304Good Morning America segment:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RT8Ak-avu0Dr. Todd Grande video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdLp-9hbFAA&t=192sHBO Documentary: "There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane", 2011.https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/theres-something-wrong-with-aunt-dianehttps://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/taconic-mom-drunk-not-sick-final-autopsy-says/1870768/

When we think of the field of mental health, we know that the spectrum is endless. With so many areas of study, and so much research that is continuously happening, we get an opportunity to keep learning. Which is what you'll be hearing from our guest, Arany. Arany is a multifaceted woman who is a recreational therapist at a mental health organization, a PhD candidate, and also a business woman. She is literally doing it all, while maintaining a balance to ensure that she is taking care of her mental health. This episode has tons of important messages and information to resources that can support you. Make sure to reach out to Arany (@thangaskincare) if you have more questions on todays topics of discussion!!! Enjoy! Online Resources mentioned in this episode: Wellness Together Canada ->https://wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA/ AA meetings directory ->https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/meeting-guide Smart Recovery ->https://smartrecoverytoronto.com/get-started/  The Daily Pledge ->https://thedailypledge.org/    

Jeremy Weisz, CEO and co-founder of Greenspace Health talks about  the technology behind the Wellness Together Canada portal that was announced by the Government of Canada. Wellness Together Canada the first and only online mental health platform of its kind in Canada for people of all ages, in every province and territory