As we mark World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, Christine, one of the responders on the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline, has this to say: “If you, or your loved […]
World Suicide Prevention Day 2024
Category: Mental Health
Wildfires & Mental Health: How to Cope
Wildfire season is in full force here in Western Canada and is impacting the lives of countless Canadians. For those who have been displaced by wildfires, you are likely […]
How to Cope with Crippling Anxiety & When to Seek Help
Everyone can experience anxiety differently, but some strategies that may help include mindfulness, meditation, physical exercise, cognitive behavioural therapy, and breathing exercises. If you’re experiencing debilitating panic attacks, finding yourself using substances to cope, or having thoughts of self-harm, it’s time to seek support. […]
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10 Reasons Mental Health Matters
Some of the key reasons mental health matters are the way it impacts:
Physical health
Emotional well-being
Everyday productivity
Personal relationships
Coping with difficult times
Personal growth
Problem-solving
Economics & finances
Suicide rates
Quality of life […]
Summer Self-Care
Summer Self-Care July 24th is International Self-Care Day, a day to nurture yourself and respect your needs. Any activity we intentionally do to care for our physical, mental, and emotional […]
Reflecting on the ten year anniversary of the Alberta floods
Reflecting on the ten year anniversary of the Alberta floods Image: Riverfront Avenue in Calgary after the 2013 flood. Photo by Ryan Quan. This June marks the ten year anniversary of […]
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Resources for someone experiencing suicidal thoughts
Resources for someone experiencing suicidal thoughts In our society, people talk about mental health more than ever. But suicide is often kept quiet – and it’s costing lives. For our […]
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Spring Self-Care: Coping with spring depression
Spring Self-Care: Coping with spring depression It’s a generally accepted belief that seasonal depression occurs during the winter. It makes sense that cold weather and less sunlight can cause people […]
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Creating a safety plan for suicidal thoughts and self-harm
Jump to guide and templates. At Distress Centre, we create safety plans with our service users every day. A safety plan can be an effective tool to help mitigate self-harm […]
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Helpful tips for winter self-care
Helpful tips for winter self-care With the excitement of the holidays behind us, and multiple months of cold weather still stretching ahead, winter can begin to feel like quite a […]
