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Tag: Mental Health
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“If you don’t know what it is, it’s a good thing to be aware of. A lot of youth especially fall into it when they’re…
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Recently, John Oliver put out a video highlighting the current reality on mental health better than I’ve seen most who try. The added humour…
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“That’s when they start to feel good about themselves that they can handle this thing called life” Now I’m well aware that the…
“To awaken alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” ~ Freya Stark [Nov. 6, 2015 – Somewhere…
It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week and we’ve collected a variety of facts related to mental health and mental illness to contribute to the dialogue. Stay…
Apocalyptic Thinking. The type of thinking you know very well, but haven’t quite put a name to. Apocalyptic Thinking affects us all. Sometimes…
Today’s blog is about achieving positivity and preparing for a right state of mind. It’s a guest post from Wahida Gardizi. Wahida is currently working…
Failure I can accept because I’m human and not free of error. Although, what does make me sad at times is loneliness. I know I’m…
I just remembered that early May is my ‘Wellness Anniversary” as I call it. It’s the date of my diagnosis, which for my symbolizes a…
Joe Segal has impacted Vancouver more than anyone I know THE SET UP It’s not every day you stumble into a Billionaire. Less…
Awesome Upcoming Mental Health Events in Vancouver There are a number of great mental health events coming in in and around Vancouver. I wanted to…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in Canada and the US and it’s a chance to highlight mental health on a larger scale and raise…
“I did all I could to understand the illness and gain clarity about what were symptoms and what was reality.” Do you struggle…
“Since sugar is everywhere, it’s important to understand how it affects our brain” In this video from TED-Ed, Nicole Avena shares what sugar is, where…
Why you do something is more important that whether you do it Me and ultras have this thing. It’s an up and down kind…
My journey from suicide attempt and schizophrenia to ultra-marathons and social entrepreneurship… Youth Matter – My Mental Health Journey YOU MATTER DON’T…
Follow these awesome mental health peeps on Instagram for daily inspiration In the lead up to Bell Let’s Talk Day, I’ve been highlighting…
Sugar is everywhere. Learn what it’s like to reduce it for 2 weeks. Why Low Sugar? At one of our recent Meetups, food expert Preet…
Bell Let’s Talk Day happens Jan 28th this year, and as always will be off the hook Bell Let’s Talk is a national mental…
Getting healthy is only half the battle. Staying healthy is the real achievement Is there a time in your life when you’ve felt…
The EDGE will take students on a 5 week journey of wellness What is ‘The EDGE’? With The EDGE, students will learn how…
Awesome Upcoming Mental Health Events in Vancouver There are a number of great mental health events coming in in and around Vancouver, so I wanted…
It was a big year. Here are the highlights… January – March BOM Youth Summit + Canucks Game Jersey Presentation By looking at my…
Apply this technique to save time and boost fitness…FAST Training on hills, with or without a weight vest is your best bang for your buck…
Combat your natural negative tendencies with these potent strategies Combat negativity as soon as you notice it. If you can’t think of how to, go…
Balancing Our Minds Youth Summit 2015 – Registration Now Open View of the 2014 Balancing Our Minds Youth Summit held at Rogers Arena…
Want a Crash Course in Wellness? We all want a life of health and happiness, but studies continue to show that on…