Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Chelsea Parker Reading is a mindful activity When you make the decision to become immersed in a book you’re reading, you also make the decision to shut yourself off and focus solely on the words. Anxious thoughts or a negative setting are turned into background noise as you widen Continue Reading
By TopicsWithPassion Children’s mental health is an issue in Canada and many other countries. Mental illness is a killer disease it harms us to an extend of suicidal thoughts. I started to ask for help for my child a year ago But couldn’t get any because she wasn’t depressed enough Continue Reading
By Shana Edwards The illusive mask, we all have one, some will have multiple. Some times we don’t even realise we’re wearing it. Just like getting off the phone to find everyone looking at you quizzically asking ‘Is that really your phone voice?’ Personally my phone voice reaches such a Continue Reading
By Andrew Low Shree Mataji Nirmala Devi,the guru of Sahaja Yoga,gave a talk in a public programme on 9 July 1982 in Birmingham,England.It was called “Confusion:the subtle slavery” and Shree Mataji (Mother) says how confused we are in these modern times.You can see this talk on the Internet and it Continue Reading
By Frances Beck It’s 18 months since you drew your last breath; 18 months of missing you more every day; 18 months of appearing to be locked in a surreal nightmare. 18 months of ‘what ifs’ and unanswered questions; 18 months of trying to understand; 18 months of yearning to Continue Reading
By Rich Tee The Cloak of Depression hides all symptoms. For me, it has a shaven face with a happy smile, twinkling eyes and a cheery disposition. It comes with a tie and a top button neatly done up. It even has a ‘pleasantness feature’ button inside that you can Continue Reading
By Al Before I went on holiday, I ate relatively clean and exercised everyday for an hour. I lost around 7lb and was motivated by the desire to look good in my pictures. My skin routine was consistent and I was moisturised within an inch of my life. After I Continue Reading
By Michelle Robinson For many people, creative pursuits like writing, drawing and dancing offer a welcome escape from the world. They give us the chance to express our emotions and feelings in a healthier way. They reduce stress, they can provide solace in times of abject darkness. And can bring Continue Reading
By Kristi Horner – Courage to Caregivers On a regular day in June of 2010, I got a call from my little brother. He wanted to end his life. While at that moment I didn’t know how to support someone who was suicidal, I did know enough as a loving Continue Reading
By Cassie Hypo/mania is a special place, life is just fantastically great. I am the life and soul of the party, laughing and joking whole-heartedly. Others dance with me to my infectious tune, everything in life feels bright, warm, and sunny I hope this doesn’t end any time soon. I Continue Reading
By Christopher Malenab ‘Life sometimes give you a second chance.’ – Maya Angelou On Sunday January 6, 2019, I sat on my couch watching TV and suddenly the darkest moment in my life kicked in. I was in auto-pilot at that point and felt like I had no control of Continue Reading
By Warren Davies Grounding techniques are a group of strategies that helps keep someone in the present. They help someone to regain their mental focus from an often intensely emotional state. Grounding skills can be helpful in managing overwhelming feelings or intense anxiety that can stem from extended stress or Continue Reading