A new study has concluded that living alone is linked to common mental disorders. The authors have also identified the main driver of this worrying relationship. Some common mental disorders (CMDs) include mood disorders, anxiety, and substance use disorders. According … Continue reading
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World Mental Health Day – Top Tips for Well-Being
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Why Suicide Is More Than A Mental Health Issue
Suicide prevention efforts shift towards improving mental health of everyone Renowned chef Anthony Bourdain has been found dead in France while working on CNN program. He’s part of an age cohort with rising suicide rates in the U.S. (Frank Gunn/Canadian … Continue reading
Giving Up Helicopter Parenting Can Prevent Kids’ Future Mental Health Issues
Over-parenting doesn’t make for more successful kids, it leads to children who grow up unable to function at their best. We’re in the middle of a youth mental-health crisis that’s going to have implications for everyone, in the near and … Continue reading
Treating Insomnia First Can Help With Mental Health Problems
New research has found that treating insomnia with online cognitive behavioral therapy could in turn help treat mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and paranoia. Carried out by researchers at the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, University of Oxford, … Continue reading
Feeling Bad About Feeling Down Is Good For Your Mental Health: Study
Letting yourself feel negative emotions is good in the long run, researchers says. Accepting and embracing your negative emotions can actually make you feel better in the long run, a new study out of UC Berkeley says. According to researchers, … Continue reading
10 Habits That Improve Mental Health
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” – Khalil Gibran Some argue that mental health is just as important as physical health; fair enough, but one could make a strong case … Continue reading
500,000 Canadians Miss Work Each Week Due To Mental Health Concerns
A new poll finds 40% of Canadians report their mental health has disrupted their lives in some way over the past year. Nearly one in five missed work or school. As Shirlee Engel reports, the costs to the Canadian economy … Continue reading
Breathe and Focus: How Practicing Mindfulness Improves Mental Health as We Age
As we age, it’s natural to worry about possible declines in our mental and brain health. Many older adults are concerned about things like memory loss and poorer attention, forgetting names, and taking longer to learn new things. As a … Continue reading
Canada Needs a Comprehensive Mental Health Strategy
Mental illness is the most common illness found in Canada’s children and teens. We all know a young person who struggles with depression, anxiety, an addiction or a behavioural disorder. Mental illness causes high levels of distress in children and … Continue reading
