All of us at RPLYT are committed to supporting Peer Supporters throughout the COVID_19 Pandemic. We understand that many people who receive peer support, and in fact many people in our communities, have fears about this virus and what the impact will be; both immediately and long term. RPLYT’s Commitment to Supporting Peer Supporters Starting READ MORE
globalnews.ca By Carmen Chai If you’re unhappy with changes to your job, getting to work may feel like an insurmountable task. A new Canadian survey warns that 46 per cent of employees have taken time off work or noticed their colleagues take time away to tend to their mental health following workplace changes, specifically a READ MORE
Source: highrivertimes.com By Paul Krajewski Monday, January 30, 2017 On Jan. 25, it seemed the whole nation was talking about mental health. People posted, tweeted and sent text messages extolling the virtues of psychological and emotional well-being. They openly spoke about the pitfalls of what happens when we fail to address mental health and challenged the READ MORE
thestar.com By PETER GOFFIN Family doctors are the first point of contact for most people seeking diagnosis and care, but a disconnect between physicians and mental health professionals leaves many stranded. When Esme Hurst’s teenage son Alex started showing signs of depression and anxiety, she took him to their family doctor. His physician diagnosed depression, READ MORE
brockpress.com Joanna Ward Last year was a rough one. Everything seemed to go wrong. Beloved celebrities died, presidential elections went awry, an entire city was basically wiped off the map and the whole world seemed to be in a downward spiral. 2017 seems like it should to be a better year. Every year people make READ MORE
www.bustle.com By NICOLE POMARICO, December 29, 2016 This week has been absolutely devastating for Star Wars fans following the death of Carrie Fisher, and just one day later, even more heartbreaking news came with the death of her mother. Legendary actor Debbie Reynolds died at age 84 on Wednesday, and although she might be gone, READ MORE
thespec.com December 22, 2016 OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making a public plea to the provinces to take Ottawa up on its offer to spend more on mental health — even as federal officials were burning up the phone lines behind the scenes to negotiate health funding deals with individual provinces. In Calgary READ MORE
sciencealert.com FIONA MACDONALD Pets can provide incredible value to our lives, but a new study suggests that it’s time doctors and mental health services started considering them more seriously as a source of mental health support. The research shows that not only are pets great for our general wellbeing, they can also greatly help people READ MORE
broadly.vice.com by Emily Korstanje When Nadia was 18, her parents took her to a Muslim faith healer who claimed to be able to exorcize her depression. Throughout her adolescence in Saudi Arabia, Nadia* struggled to find joy in life. “As time went on, I felt like I couldn’t hold myself together,” Nadia said. “It feels READ MORE
-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- OTTAWA (December 15, 2016) The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is encouraged to see federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Finance and Health meet on December 19th to discuss issues related to a possible Health Accord. Only through committed partnership and collaboration can sustainable transformation of the health READ MORE
