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15 Songs to Help You Open Up
If you know us, you know that we love a playlist! In line with this year’s International Weekend of Self-Care’s theme of “Let’s Talk”, here is a list of 15 songs that celebrate positive communication and opening up to each other. Let’s go! 15 Songs About Opening Up...
Mid-Year Recap: Funding Announcements, Recruitment, Self-Care Campaign, and Getting Involved!
Hey there! What a year it’s been already… can’t quite believe school is already out for summer! The last few months have been a whirlwind, and we wanted to fill everyone in on some of our recent funding announcements, strategy and priorities for the rest of the year,...
Facilitating Conversations with Children About Mental Health
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that one in six children ages two to eight in the United States has a diagnosed mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder. In the United Kingdom, we also know that 75% of mental illnesses start before the age of 18....
How to Support a Loved One in Grief
I recently suffered a great loss. After a two-year-long battle with his health, my father passed away on Father’s Day. I am blessed with a great community of people who have been supportive as I process my grief. That being said, I think it’s important that we talk...
Coping With Loneliness: The 7 Different Types of Loneliness Explained
For true happiness in life, we need to be able to have intimate bonds with others…people we can confide in, that make us feel supported, seen, and heard, and those that we can get and give support. Simply put, we aren’t meant to go through life alone. ...
Honouring PRIDE Month: Mental Health Challenges in the LGBT+ Community
If you or anyone you love identifies as LGBT+ and is experiencing mental health struggles, they can reach out for a chat and support from Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline. This month is Pride Month, a month dedicated to celebrating how far LGBT+ rights have come and...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Being a Good Friend to Someone Struggling With Mental Health
We all have mental health. And an estimated 1 in 4 of us will struggle with our mental health at some point in our lives. In the United States alone, an estimated 1 in 5 adults experiences either depression or anxiety every year. In the United Kingdom, an estimated 1...
You Are Not Alone: Shedding Light on Maternal Health During the Postpartum Period
According to postpartumdepression.org, nearly fifty percent of mothers who will experience postpartum depression will not be diagnosed by a health provider. Studies in both the US and the UK find that as many as 1 in 10 new mothers will experience postpartum...
An Interview with Counsellor and Founder of ‘My Therapy Box’, Natasha Page
For many of us, campaigns like Mental Health Awareness Week can stir up some uncomfortable emotions. Perhaps it’s pain about our own mental health struggles in the past or present, or maybe it’s a reminder about our loved ones who are currently struggling. Whatever...
Beauty Comes in All Shapes and Sizes: Tips for Staying Body Positive This Spring
“Just love yourself” is a phrase that has gained quite a lot of traction in recent years among influencers and advertising campaigns on social media. However, isn’t it ironic that these very same social media channels also promote content and products that may not...
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