Each year, Mental Health Week is celebrated and promoted in the first week of May. This year’s Mental Health Week is all about empathy, and it encourages individuals to ‘#GetReal about how to help’. Mental health is a vital component of our overall health and wellbeing. Mental health means living well, finding balance in all…
What is a Social Worker? A Social Worker is a registered professional with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers who is guided by the Scope of Practice and Ethical Standards. Social workers assist individuals, families and communities to resolve problems that affect their day-to-day lives. People consult social workers when they…
February 1-7 is Eating Disorder Awareness Week, which is even more relevant during the pandemic with rates of eating disorders going up. It can be stressful to have someone you know struggle with an eating disorder. It’s helpful to educate yourself, behave in ways that support a positive body image and relationship to food, and…
Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), celebrated each year in October, is an annual national public health education campaign that is designed to help open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness. MIAW is about raising awareness, encouraging people to speak out, and ending the stigma associated with mental illness. What is the…
You have probably heard about different ways to take care of your body. Did you know that you can take care of your mind, too? Mental health is a vital component of our overall health and wellbeing. In fact, you cannot truly be healthy without good mental health. Mental health involves our emotions, our thoughts…
Did you know? What we eat affects our physical health, but did you know that it affects our mental health as well? Our brains are always “on”, taking care of our thoughts, movements, breathing and heartbeat, even while we’re asleep. This means that our brains need a constant supply of fuel from the foods we…
Let’s talk about the positive mental and physical health benefits of having meaningful connections with others. Social connection is more important than we may think for our overall health and wellbeing. Connecting with others can lower anxiety and depression, help us manage our emotions, lead to higher self-esteem and empathy, and reduce blood pressure, heart…
Have you ever had a moment in your life where you felt very peaceful and your mind just seemed to stop? You might have noticed the colours on the trees as if you had never seen a tree before, or the wind on your face, or the feel of your feet in your shoes. When…
Although Marathon Family Health Team (807-229-3243) and North of Superior Counselling Programs (807-229-0607) continue to offer mental health support and counselling by phone and video appointments, there are other mental health resources that may interest you. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) offers resources for coping with stress and anxiety during social isolation.…
