March 3, 2023
Black Mental Health Week: Barriers to Seeking Mental Health Services within Black Communities
While Black individuals may experience mental health issues at similar rates as other racial or ethnic groups, they are far less likely to seek help. According to a 2018 survey of 328 Black Canadian residents, only 38.3% of Black Canadian residents, who self-reported poor or fair mental health, used mental health services. Meanwhile, 50.4% of white Canadians, who self-reported similar mental health conditions, sought services.
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March 1, 2023
A Call for Proposal for our Upcoming Annual Conference
Call for Proposals - Deadline: March 24th, 2023
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December 22, 2022
4 Things to Remember This Holiday Season (Plus, a Resource Guide)
The holidays mean different things to different people. For some, they are a time of joy and celebration, a time to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and a time to be with your loved ones. For others, they can be incredibly stressful and triggering when it comes to feelings of anxiety or depression or a history of disordered eating and addiction. Here are some things to keep in mind this holiday season:
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March 22, 2021
Addressing the Rise of Anti-Asian Racism and Supporting Asian-Canadian Community Members
Anti-Asian racism has been on the rise since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and media outlets are reporting incidences of violence and discrimination similar to those that occurred during the 2003 SARS outbreak.
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February 28, 2021
Black Mental Health Matters: Resources for Learning and Change
Today marks the second annual Black Mental Health Day in Ontario and another opportunity to emphasize that our system needs to do better when it comes to supporting the mental health of Black Canadians.
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January 28, 2021
In an Ongoing Pandemic, Affordable Access to Technology is a Public Health Issue
This year’s Bell Let’s Talk comes almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic – a time in which Canadians have faced unprecedented isolation, stress, and uncertainty that has taken a clear toll on our mental health.
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December 23, 2020
Resources for Surviving a Pandemic Holiday
The holidays can be a challenging time in an ordinary year: increased family obligations, financial stress, gatherings centred around food and alcohol and at times heightened feelings of loneliness. But with COVID-19 restrictions, this year may pose an extra challenge to maintaining your sense of overall wellness.
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December 8, 2020
Peer Support Strong: Reflecting on the Power of Peers
Last week, we came together as a community to celebrate Peer Support Week along with Lived Experience Recovery Network (LERN) and Nipissing Mental Health Housing and Support Services (NMHHSS). The event drew together more than 200 registrants across Ontario in support of celebrating, supporting and showing the strength of peer support workers and organizations within the province.
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November 15, 2020
Preparing for Winter Wellness with Lived Experience & Recovery Network’s Kari Sterling
As winter approaches and COVID-19 restrictions tighten yet again in Ontario, we know the risk of Canadians’ mental health declining is high. Cold temperatures mean less opportunities for outdoor socialization, the closing of more services and of course, reduced daylight hours posing new challenges for those who struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
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November 3, 2020
Preparing for Winter Mental Wellness With Northern Initiative for Social Action
As winter approaches and COVID-19 restrictions tighten yet again in Ontario, we know the risk of Canadians’ mental health declining is high. Cold temperatures mean less opportunities for outdoor socialization, the closing of more services and of course, reduced daylight hours posing new challenges for those who struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
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October 13, 2020
AGM and 11th Annual Lighthouse Awards Recap
After months of social distancing and isolation, last week’s Annual General Meeting (2019-2020) and 11th Annual PeerWorks Lighthouse Awards ceremony was truly a testament to the strength of our peer community.
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October 10, 2020
On World Mental Health Day, We Want More Funding for Mental Wellness
Every year on October 10th, organizations across the globe observe the World Health Organization’s “World Mental Health Day”. This year, that day comes during a time of enormous uncertainty and societal upheaval as a result of COVID-19.
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