Nutrition and Mental Health
WebinarJoin us for an insightful discussion about how what we eat affects our mental wellbeing led by Kelly Matheson, MSc., RD. Kelly Matheson is a registered dietitian whose professional experience ... Read more
Join us for an insightful discussion about how what we eat affects our mental wellbeing led by Kelly Matheson, MSc., RD. Kelly Matheson is a registered dietitian whose professional experience ... Read more
Helpers regularly encounter stories and symptoms of trauma in their roles. There is growing evidence that the impact of directly supporting others through experiences of trauma goes beyond burnout or ... Read more
Are you a caregiver providing support to someone living with schizophrenia or a psychosis-related illness? Join us for our four-session Strengthening Families Together psycho-education program. Our program covers the challenges that ... Read more
Helping children work through adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is difficult but important work because they can have lifelong effects on mental, physical, and relationship health. This workshop provides a deeper ... Read more
Trauma-Sensitive Care involves understanding how past trauma (including developmental trauma such as childhood abuse) impacts a service user's current behaviour, mental health and physical health. When trauma is misinterpreted, misunderstood, ... Read more
The annual economic cost of mental illness in Canada is estimated at over $50 billion per year. The annual economic cost of substance use in Canada is estimated at nearly ... Read more
There is a 17-year gap between what we know works, and when it is actually implemented in the mental health sector. This gap is compounded by factors like knowledge inequity, ... Read more
Learning Objectives: 1. Learn about the types of rental situations and renters’ rights therein 2. Learn termination of tenancies by landlords, and how tenants can defend against eviction 3. Learn ... Read more
Clear, concise, factual, and timely client documentation is foundational to the provision of quality human services. This workshop offers a framework for writing client documentation as a standard of practice ... Read more
Applying a Trauma-Informed and Bio-Psycho-Social approach to care, participants will be introduced to the topic of developmental disabilities and mental health with a focus on Prevention, Assessment and Support. Caregivers ... Read more
Are you a caregiver providing support to someone living with schizophrenia or a psychosis-related illness? Join us for our four-session Strengthening Families Together psycho-education program. Our program covers the challenges that ... Read more
The workshop will review methods to conceptualise co-morbidity in mental health, prevalence, patterns and its impact on the outcomes of mental health conditions. A phenomenological approach to Cognitive behavioural therapy is useful ... Read more
Dealing with issues related to mental health in the workplace can be challenging and difficult to navigate. It is essential that organizations have the capabilities to manage mental health because ... Read more
Young Canadians are faced with a complex world that has detrimental effects on their well-being. The latest World Happiness Index revealed young Canadians are one of the unhappiest generations in ... Read more
For those who work in an environment where there is potential for violence, it is important to develop the skills needed to defuse dangerous situations. This workshop is designed to ... Read more
Youth who are struggling with an addiction often resist attempts at intervention. While some youth are merely experimenting, others may have larger unmet needs that can lead to a negative ... Read more
Applying a Trauma-Informed and Bio-Psycho-Social approach to care, participants will be introduced to the topic of developmental disabilities and mental health with a focus on Prevention, Assessment and Support. Caregivers ... Read more
Are you a caregiver providing support to someone living with schizophrenia or a psychosis-related illness? Join us for our four-session Strengthening Families Together psycho-education program. Our program covers the challenges that ... Read more
People experiencing homelessness are disproportionately impacted by the drug toxicity crisis and a new report looks closely at the resulting opioid-related toxicity deaths taking place in Ontario’s shelter system. This ... Read more
It is common for people to struggle and experience ambivalence when considering making a change or when others may be expecting them to make one. When those working in helping ... Read more