Suicide is a major public health concern and one of the leading causes of death in Canada. Suicide is complicated and tragic, but it can be preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives. 5 Action Steps Here are 5 steps...
Counsellors and clients work together, and finding a good match is important. The following tips can help you find the right counsellor. Ask about their areas of expertise Counsellors have different professional backgrounds and specialties. You want to find a mental...
Taking Control of Your Mental Health: Tips for Talking With Your Health Care Provider Don’t wait for your health care provider to ask about your mental health. Start the conversation. Here are five tips to help prepare and guide you on how to talk to your health care...
The most common definition of ‘health’ is one given by the World Health Organization (WHO) over 50 years ago as: “…a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
A variety of terms are used to describe mental health problems: mental disorder, mental illness, poor mental health, psychiatric illness, nervous breakdown, and burnout. There are also numerous slang terms that are less than flattering. These terms do not give much...
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) defines mental health as: “…the capacity of each and all of us to think, and act, in ways that enhance our ability to enjoy life and deal with the challenges we face. It is a positive sense of emotional and spiritual...
