depression

Overcoming addiction and depression Michelle has co-founded The Drive Foundation in support for Mental health # hashtag#mentalhealth and Addiction

The common belief among medical professionals is that depression only happens in western countries.  Now, researchers have found strong evidence that depression is "a fundamental human experience."

My Ramadan Diary: Fasting for 18 hours with depression and anxiety

The long hours of fasting for Ramadan can be challenging but what's it like when you're doing it with mental health issues?

Not eating food or drinking water makes each hour of the day harder for Maryam, who also writes as Maz Halima. But something else adds to the struggle - her depression and anxiety.

So what does a day look like for her during Ramadan? We wake up with Maryam at 2am, meet an imam, and find out why she thinks it's worth it.

Twitter users with depression and anxiety were found to be more likely to post pictures with lower aesthetic values and less vivid colors, particularly images in grayscale, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn Medicine. Additionally, they found that users tended to suppress positive emotions rather than outwardly display more negative emotions, such as keeping a straight face instead of outright frowning, in their profile pictures. 

Check out The Agenda last night for a timely discussion of the potential impact of proposed alcohol policy changes in Ontario. As Pegeen Walsh, OPHA's Executive Director shared, we need to work together to ensure the health impacts are part of the conversation.

Please like, comment, and share this tweet from @AlcoholPolicyON (OPHA Alcohol WG):

Recently, many medical researchers have pushed for a greater understanding of poop, and have made some startling discoveries. Many of our health problems are related to damaged or missing gut bacteria; the solution may lie in transplanting healthy bacteria into a "sick" person. Listen to this podcast to learn more about fecal transplants (20 minutes)!

A machine learning algorithm can detect signs of anxiety and depression in the speech patterns of young children, potentially providing a fast and easy way of diagnosing conditions that are difficult to spot and often overlooked in young people. If undiagnosed, they can lead to an increased risk of substance abuse and suicide later in life.

People who don't give up on their goals (or who get better over time at not giving up on their goals) and who have a positive outlook appear to have less anxiety and depression and fewer panic attacks, according to a study of thousands of Americans over the course of 18 years. Surprisingly, a sense of control did not have an effect on the mental health of participants across time.

You’re Invited!

You’re Invited!

IMPROVE YOUR THERAPY/COUNSELLING OUTCOMES!

There are still openings in 3 powerful day trainings held up on the campus of the University of Toronto commencing Saturday.  

The CBT Group for anxiety and depression is a short-term treatment approach. Its goal is to helps individuals become aware of their depressive or anxious thought patterns and behaviours.  In each session, participants learn specific skills to help themselves feel better, cope with and manage their difficulties and decrease the risk of future relapse.

Participants of this CBT group for anxiety and depression will learn how to:

Learn the fundamentals of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for depression and suicidality through an experiential workshop delivered by the Beck Institute, a leading international source for training, therapy and resources in CBT.

Three one-day 6.5 CEU credits onsite training at UofT are coming up shortly!  You must register this week!

Take all 3 days and earn a 19.5 hours CEU certificate Speciality in Anxiety Management (SAM Certificate)

CAN-BIND is hosting the 4th Annual Family & Friends Day. This year's theme is "Brain Health & Wellness in Depression". There will be presentations from the research and lived experience perspectives, information booths, free community resources and wellness workshops. This event is open to the public.

Register for this free event here.

Lived Experience Talks:
Ms. Kathryn Sutcliffe
Presentation Title: Hope is a Four Letter Word

Mr. John Stewart
Presentation Title: Studies and Experiments for Dummies!

Unison Health and Community Services will be hosting another Getting Grounded series!

Getting Grounded is a 6 week DBT informed group providing clients with a variety of tools and skills to manage the anxiety and stresses of everyday life. This group is ideal for clients looking to build relationships and enhance coping skills.

Facilitators Nate Freeman (Registered Social Worker) & Amanda Costa (Mental Health Outreach Worker) will be discussing topics such as sleep, nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and self-compassion.

6.5 CEU's, Ideal Practical Training forSocial Workers, Psychotherapists, Psychologists, MD's and Mental Health Workers

Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. More than 300 million people around the world are now living with depression (WHO). Thankfully, international researchers are working on better understanding this important issue. Here are summaries and talking points from four brand-new studies on depression. Can you imagine how these research finding could inform your work?

The Ministry of Loneliness

Sounds like something you might come across in one of the Harry Potter series. However this newly established ministry was formed by UK Prime Minister Theresa May when she noticed the large scale of loneliness that was sweeping across the country.