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Dopamine Menu
Have you ever felt completely drained? When that happens we often reach for something to replenish that dopamine that we are lacking. Many times we reach for that quick fix which can often be an unhealthy choice, because we want it fast and we want it to feel good. The idea of a Dopamine Menu Read more
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An Intense Drive Home
A few weeks ago I was driving home from Toronto after attending a conference. It was raining, and it was the 401. So, naturally, I wanted to pull my hair out. But there was one point in the drive – being stuck between large trucks and people trying to cut each other off – that Read more
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Connecting Health to Nature
Last week I attended a lecture at the Royal Botanical Garden with guest Dr. Nadina Galle, an Ecological Engineer who combines her love “for ecology with a fascination for technology to develop and bring to market emerging solutions that reconnect people with nature” (Dr. Galles website). She introduced us to the concept of the “Internet of Read more
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Reassurance.
As a caregiver, I am often conflicted. I can be angry at my situation. I can be frustrated. I can be bitter. On one hand, I want someone to be on my side, but I also don’t want you to think poorly of my loved one. I know, it doesn’t make sense… At the beginning Read more
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Now What?
The elections are finally over. Now, the work begins. Whether you voted for the Liberal party or not, we can all agree that the best way forward…is to work together and find the best solutions. Sadly, last week shone a light on the growing need to address mental health care in our country following the Read more
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Election and Mental Health
As we near the election on Monday, April 28th I wanted to take a closer at the platforms and what their position is on healthcare, specifically mental health. Below is a summary of each party: The Green Party The NDP The Liberal Party of Canada The Conservative Party of Canada Nothing specific was listed for Read more
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The Opioid Crisis
Over the last several years we have witnessed a rising crisis in our cities and neighbourhoods that has greatly impacted families and friends. To get a picture of the crisis in Canada: Many have loved ones who are struggling with an opioid addiction, and they are helpless to help because…well.. where do you start? I Read more
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Coping Mechanisms
As caregivers, we know the stress involved in day to day living, or even survival. One way that I coped with things at the beginning of my journey…was isolating myself. If I isolated myself enough, than people wouldn’t ask questions, and they wouldn’t know what was really going on. What are Coping Mechanisms…and why do Read more
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Not Good Enough…
The Auditor General recently released their Audit of how well the province is doing with mental health services for children and youth, and their findings were not good. One in five children and youth in Ontario will experience mental health challenges, and we know that when they can access the help they need now, it Read more
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Asking for help
I was depressed. And it wasn’t clearing up. And it wasn’t a fleeting moment that I had because my favourite show ended, or it snowed and I would have to deal with my winter boots again. No, this was much bigger. I’m 48 years old and so you can imagine, I have a few things Read more
Braver Together 