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Suicidal Ideation and Our LGBTQ+ Youth: How Can We Help?
In light of September being Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in the United States, we’d like to examine one group in particular who is consistently at an increased risk of suicide and suicidal ideation - and that is our LGBTQ+ youth. According to NAMI (National...
Coping With Grief: The Loss of the Queen and Our Own Mourning
Photo credit: Jonathan Brady/Pool Photo via AP During this time of public grief and mourning for the loss of Her Majesty the Queen, it is only natural that we all might find ourselves re-experiencing or experiencing for the first time some of the stages of grief. We...
Let’s T.A.L.K. Self-Care With Lily-Jo
We know that self-care is defined as, “the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own physical and mental health”. However, it’s important to note that the meanings and routines surrounding self-care can look very different for each individual. ...
Talking About Our Feelings: 5 Conversation Starters for Kids
Talking about your feelings sounds simple, but it is actually a skill that must be developed. Many of us are conditioned to protect ourselves by not revealing vulnerability. For example, previous generations are known for being “tough,” and talking about emotions was...
You Matter: An Interview With Author and Mental Health Advocate, Beccy Kusu-Orkar
The beauty of self-care is that it is for all of us. We all have mental and physical health, and we can all create our own unique self-care routines that keep us happy and healthy. That’s why we’d love to introduce you to Beccy Kusu-Orkar - trainee accountant and...
How to Self-Care as a Carer: Advice from Counsellor Natasha Page
Whether you are a nurse, family carer, counsellor, or teacher - caring for other people on a daily basis can be emotionally (and physically) draining. Throw in a busy schedule and the normal stressors of life, and our own mental health and wellbeing can feel like an...
How to Self-Care When You Have Cancer: Babs’ Story
In July of 2021, Babs received a letter from the NHS that she never thought she’d ever receive. She had just returned home from one of her twice-weekly runs, and she was shocked to read that the results of her recent postal bowel screening were “inconclusive and...
How to Self-Care When Battling an Eating Disorder: Samantha’s Story
Last year, we were delighted to interview author of Born to Be Awesome, Samantha Babooram, on the blog (you can read it here). This year in honour of our International Weekend of Self-Care campaign, we’re excited to have Samantha back again for another interview....
Top 18 Self-Care Resources of 2022 for Teens and Adults
Self-care can mean different things to different people - but we think the following two definitions say it the best. Self-care is: The practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own physical and mental health. The practice of taking an active role in...
Top 18 Self-Care Resources of 2022 for Kids and Families
Self-care can mean different things to different people - but we think the following two definitions say it the best. Self-care is: The practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own physical and mental health. The practice of taking an active role in...
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