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mental health is as foundational as physical health. this broad category covers the landscape of psychological well-being, from mood disorders to resilience strategies. resources connect readers with canadian crisis lines, therapy information, and stories that de-stigmatize the struggle for mental balance.

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mental health
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when help means losing choice: the reality of rural mental health care
dr. paul fedak posing for a photo with his wife. middle-aged couple posing for a photo.
self-care for surgeons: 'you're just as vulnerable as anybody else'
a women, yvonne li, smiles down at her son while they walk hand in hand through a beautiful, lush forested area.
living with postpartum depression: ‘i knew it would be hard, but this is just beyond’
young black man with his head in his hands. young man feeling stressed.
robichaud: mitch marner, men's mental health and listening without judgement
woman sitting in business meeting experience social anxiety. papers being passed back and forth by concerned woman.
is social anxiety a disability?
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mental health and emotional detox: understanding and managing emotional overload
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nieman: when loneliness is a child's only friend
 
young woman looking at computer screen in the dark.
mental health matters: are our screens getting the best of us?
how common are eating disorders in canada?
eating disorders in canada: stats, impact and resources
what does an eating disorder feel like?
living with an eating disorder: ‘everybody deserves recovery’
counsellor sitting with mom and daughter in therapy.
diagnosed with an eating disorder: navigating the system requires proper care and advocacy
upset frustrated and confused female worker folding hands on chin feels puzzled having problem troubles and doubts about business moments
back-to-office challenges for workers facing stress, anxiety, and medical limitations
seasonal affective disorder (sad)
seasonal affective disorder (sad): why women are more at risk and how to cope
what are the physical symptoms of anxiety?
anxiety: the mental disorder with physical consequences
optimistic caucasian young woman enjoying springtime outdoors walking in city park. woman stands with hands behind head and smiling.
mental health matters: boosting your energy as the year begins
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behaviour science self monitoring for better health results
how behavioural science can improve clinical trials and empower patient health
young woman journaling thoughts in notebook
kogos: have repetitive, unwanted thoughts? write them down    
halloween mental health benefits
how celebrating halloween can be good for your mental health
above angle of unhappy teenage girl with cellphone reading cyberbullying messages in social networks while suffering from insomnia at night
chatgpt is no therapist: how using ai in place of traditional therapy can be harmful
woman in the dark scrolling through her phone. woman lying in bed scrolling on phone.
doomscrolling: how negative news feeds take a toll on health and well-being
in the lounge zone. colleagues spending time in the lounge zone in the office
workplace design and how it influences health
a couple, man and woman, sitting on a couch with their arms folded behind their heads. relaxing together on a couch.
mastering the art of doing nothing
 
young man looking at phone. concerned and distressed look.
the dangers of using tiktok to self-diagnose mental-health issues
panoramic image of multiracial group of teen college students ignoring each other looking at mobile phone checking social media. gen z and technology concepts.
finding the balance: helping teens avoid negative health effects from phone use
personal trainer assisting sportswoman with her rehabilitation treatment at health club
bringing exercise into depression care: why it’s critical to equip practitioners with the right tools
women participating in a meditation class. women lying on the ground with their eyes closed.
hawthorne: breathing through stressors and self-doubt
little black girl and her parents at psychologist consultation - stock photo
national child and youth mental health day 2025: a guide for parents to support your child’s mental health    
burnout, anxiety and fatigue creative student frustrated lack of inspiration, studying or learning problem in university classroom. college woman by window crying, stress or mental health depression
mental health week 2025: why diagnosing mental health disorders is such a challenge
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mental health matters: unmasking during mental health week 2025
sorrowful teenager on psychologist appointment, feeling sad
canada election 2025: why the next prime minister must confront the youth mental health crisis
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stressed businesswoman sitting on the floor outside the boardroom
bottaro: high-functioning depression needs more recognition and attention
serious african american male teenager in ripped jeans talking on smartphone while sitting near striped wall on street
kids help phone, td come together to fuel e-mental health innovation for youth in canada
tired asian mother suffering from experiencing postnatal depression. healthcare single mom motherhood stressful.
talk therapy emerges as key mental health treatment for pregnant and postpartum women
black and white profile picture of chris coulter.
bell let's talk day: 'i know the desperation parents have' – q and a with teen mental health advocate chris coulter
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maddie didn’t plan a legacy, but she left one anyway
portrait, smile or abuse and a mature woman in studio on a dark background with a fake expression. depression, anxiety and mental health with a female person looking brave to hide her emotions
hawthorne: depression is an invisible pain  
outdoor close up shot of handsome active elderly male pensioner with gray beard having morning walk in wild nature, posing against misty lake and colorful autumn forest background, looking at camera
blue monday might be a marketing stunt, but seasonal affective disorder is very real
 
chris and maddie coulter posing for a photo
5 lessons losing a child to suicide taught me about parenting
mental health panel speaker headshots
mental health and success: stress, ego and stigma – a panel presented by canadian family offices and healthing
portrait of candid authentic dreamer boy teenager in sadness depressing emotion at home xmas
healing through the holidays: how to cope with mental health struggles this season  
pictures of children on the fridge. maddie coulter - young girl smiling in a school photo
forever fourteen: maddie’s photo on my fridge and the journey of life
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what it feels like: finding the silver lining in the uncertainties and spasms of cervical dystonia
sad adult woman sitting on dark home corridor floor.
opinion: canada’s mental health crisis needs more than just patchwork solutions
man alone on a swing looking at empty seat
from grief to growth: a journey of healing
four close friends in tolbert - left to right: tiny du pree, jane somerton, best hostess and friend lies burgstra, and god child carmen bos.
nostalgia improves health and outlook in seniors: 'now i have a goal'
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