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Understanding and Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, many Canadians experience a shift in mood and energy levels, often referred to as the "winter blues." While this seasonal slump may bring temporary feelings…

September 10th marks World Suicide Prevention Day—a pivotal moment to raise awareness, foster dialogue, and combat the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health. Despite progress in mental health awareness, suicide remains clouded by stigma and, in many places, criminalization. The…

If you type “self-care” into your web browser’s search engine, chances are you will be overwhelmed with hundreds of articles, blog posts, search engine FAQs, and videos talking about many different versions of self-care. Mainstream media often portrays self-care as…

A National Institutes of Health (NIH) study highlighted that men are notably less inclined to seek help for their mental health issues compared to women. The study identified several contributing factors, such as the distinct challenges men encounter in addressing…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month in Ontario. The first week of May asks us to reflect on child and youth mental health, with May 1-7th being Children’s Mental Health Week. This week is a time to recognize the importance…

The following blog post was written by our outgoing student intern, Marina. To learn more about Marina, her placement with us, and why she chose to write this blog post, you can listen to the accompanying podcast available at: https://dcontario.fireside.fm/276…

It's National Volunteer Week! According to Volunteer Canada, the theme for this year's National Volunteer Week is "Every Moment Matters". Volunteer Canada describes the theme as follows:​ "The theme for National Volunteer Week highlights the importance of every volunteer and each contribution…

Greetings and welcome back to The Ontario Association of Distress Centres’ (operating as Distress and Crisis Ontario) blog! As mentioned in our first post last month, our blog will feature timely topics relevant to current events and/or monthly themes, articles…

February 2024 Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities. The 2024 theme for Black History Month is: “Black Excellence: A Heritage to…

Greetings and welcome to the blog of The Ontario Association of Distress Centre, operating as Distress and Crisis Ontario! We're thrilled to introduce this new platform for connecting with our community and sharing valuable information each month. Our blog will…