depression

It is encouraging to see a team at Ontario Health dedicated now to developing care standards for it.  What is still lagging is our awareness of menopause as a factor in both mental health and addiction.  Research is growing in this area.  Below are a few recent journal articles.

It's often interesting to see what mainstream news outlets pick up regarding mental health and addiction research.  CNN in the states has a compelling piece today on a 2021 study comparing the longer-term results of SSRI vs. psilocybin for depression treatment.

Psilocybin: Searching for the antidepressant of the future | CNN

PEACE Psychotherapy is an association of independent private practice psychotherapists committed to teaching life changing DBT skills to some of the most challenging clients. We offer Individual, Family and Group Therapy to help clients struggling with overwhelming negative emotions and impulses, and habitual problem behaviours.

PEACE Psychotherapy is an association of independent private practice psychotherapists committed to teaching life changing DBT skills to some of the most challenging clients. We offer Individual, Family and Group Therapy to help clients struggling with overwhelming negative emotions and impulses, and habitual problem behaviours.

This webinar is tailored to help parents understand and support their teens experiencing depression with or without suicidal ideation. Throughout the presentation, parents will learn about the signs and symptoms of depression in teens, as well as strategies for providing support and assistance. Topics covered will include recognizing the difference between typical adolescent behaviour and signs of depression, how to initiate the conversation with their teen, and best practices for creating a supportive home environment.

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LAST CHANCE to register for the 3-hr. Virtuel Workshop tmr (Wednesday) at 11 am - 2 pm EDT on Bipolar & Dépressive Disorders AND Anxiety & Obsessive-Compulsive - Related Disorders. Small group format. Certificate of attendance given. Email juanna@dannyseto.ca to register. Hope to see you all tmr!

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We will be facilitating another 3-hr. Virtual Workshop this Wednesday (April 10th) at 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EDT on Bipolar & Depressive Disorders AND Anxiety & Obsessive-Compulsive - Related Disorders. We will look at characteristic symptoms/criteria as defined by the DSM-5-TR as well as those modalities and interventions that are commonly used. A certificate of attendance will be given. Email juanna@dannyseto.ca to register now!!

Please join us on Thursday, April 18th 2024 from 1pm - 2pm for the Understanding Depression in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop series is for older adults 65 years and older and their caregivers where we’ll discuss:

- What is depression?
- What does depression look like?
- How can you stay well and get the support you need?.

After the meeting you will receive a summary of the presentation in multiple languages, including community-based resources.

‘Stress Management and Burnout Prevention’

Zoom Presentation by Dr. David Murphy

May 25 2024 10amEST (Toronto) to 1pmEST

Stress Management and Burnout Prevention is a 3-Hour workshop for healthcare providers, presented by Dr. David Murphy.

The workshop will be presented online, through Zoom.

Date: May 25 2024.

Time: From 10am EDT (Toronto time) to 1pm EDT.

How do the stories we have, shape our lives? How can we re-author them to improve well-being? Depression is well known for diminishing hope and obscuring preferred identity stories for persons of all ages. Narrative therapy is a collaborative and non-pathologizing approach to counselling and community work which centers people as the experts of their own lives. A narrative approach views the problem of depression as separate from the person and assumes people have many skills, abilities, values, commitments, beliefs and competencies.

Service Canada returns to provide an encore presentation on the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). This overview will include an introduction of the retirement pension, disability benefits, survivor’s pension, and death benefits. We will also be providing an online demonstration of applications and tools.

Our Speaker: Service Canada provides the public with a single point of access to a wide range of government services and benefits.

NOTE: *This webinar will NOT be recorded. We also ask that you DO NOT personally record as this information can change without notice.

Date: March 5, 2024 - May 22, 2024

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

In Support of Black Mental Health, ECC is offering free men's mental health support group for BIPOC men to discuss on mental health struggles and to connect with others experiencing similar difficulties and to share effective tools for understanding and navigating through the challenges. You will find that you are not alone, and that there are others who understand what you are going through.

There is a high prevalence of people of all ages experiencing depression and seeking out professional help. This workshop will highlight and explore the effectiveness of Narrative Therapy approaches to aid those with depressive thoughts, emotions and behaviours in elevating hopefulness.

One in five Canadians experiences a mental health problem in a given year.  This five-module, self-directed online course explores basic concepts of mental health and mental illness.  We look at the prevalence of mental health problems in Canada, the risk and protective factors that influence mental health, and the links between mental health and the social determinants of health.  We explore the importance of creating a safe space for clients and developing a positive therapeutic relationship.  We also describe the various treatments for mental health challenges-includi

Depression and other mental health issues have a substantial effect on the workforce in Canada. Approximately 500,000 Canadians will not be at work in any week due to a mental health disorder, and more than twice that number will work at a reduced level of productivity. Yet there is no widely accepted clinical tool or measure for determining if a person’s depression is caused or triggered by factors at their job.