We all feel nervous or worried at times. This anxiety can be a helpful feeling when it motivates us or warns us of danger. An anxiety disorder, on the other…
“Bipolar Disorder: Where’s the Balance?” If you have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, this booklet is for you. Bipolar Disorder: Where’s the Balance? contains information about your condition and practical suggestions for…
What is It? What to Do? Depression: What is It? What to Do? is for those that have been diagnosed with depression. It contains information about your condition as well as…
We all experience changes in our mood. Sometimes we feel energetic, full of ideas, or irritable, and other times we feel sad or down. But these moods usually don’t last…
What is ‘depression’? Depression is a type of mental illness called a mood disorder. Mood disorders affect the way you feel, which also affects the way you think and act….
Every day, we are surrounded by different messages from different sources that impact the way we feel about the way we look. For some, poor body image is a sign…
We all feel angry sometimes. Most of the time, we can deal with feelings of anger or irritability quickly. We may resolve the situation or look at the problem from…
Loss is one of life’s most stressful events. It takes time to heal, and everyone responds differently. We may need help to cope with the changes in our lives. Grief…
Mental health is key to our well-being. We can’t be truly healthy without it. It involves how we feel, think, act, and interact with the world around us. Mental health…
Many of us have small habits that make us feel better, but we can also live without them. For example, we might think of something as ‘lucky’ or have a…
Everyone feels scared at times. But sometimes, fear can come up in a situation that isn’t expected. This fear stops us from going about our usual routines or working towards…
Frightening situations happen to everyone at some point. People can react in many different ways: they might feel nervous, have a hard time sleeping well, or go over the details…
Bringing a new baby into the family can be challenging at the best of times, both physically and emotionally. It is natural for new parents to experience mood swings, feeling…
Suicide. It’s a difficult topic to bring up. However, when someone talks about suicide or brings up concern for a loved one, it’s important to take action and seek help…
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness. One of the biggest myths around the illness is that it isn’t treatable. With the right supports, people can work or volunteer, be active…
People cope with difficult thoughts, feelings, or situations in different ways. Some people cope by injuring themselves on purpose, and it may be the only way for them to feel…
