by Belinda Fontes | Feb 1, 2021 | Know
Anxiety is a normal reaction to uncertainty and things that may harm us. For many of us, the coronavirus and the COVID-19 illness make for a very uncertain future. People worry about their own health and the health of their loved ones, here and abroad. People may also...
by Belinda Fontes | Jan 28, 2021 | Do, Know
What is resilience, why is it so important, and how do you know if you’re resilient enough? Resilience is typically defined as the capacity to recover from difficult life events. Why is resilience important? Resilience is important because it gives...
by Belinda Fontes | Jan 27, 2021 | Know
When it comes to mental health, now more than ever, every action counts Now more than ever, every action counts. On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell will donate more towards mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing 5¢ for every applicable text, call, tweet or...
by Belinda Fontes | Jan 15, 2021 | Do, Know
Following the success of the Pink Shirt Day anti-bullying campaign and Orange Shirt Day to remember the dark legacy of residential schools, there is a push in British Columbia for students to wear black in support of anti-racism. The Anti-Racism Coalition of Vancouver...
by Belinda Fontes | Jan 13, 2021 | Know
COVID-19 has impacted nearly all aspects of everyday life and presents varying challenges to each person’s health and wellbeing. In response, Morneau Shepel created WellCan: a hub of mental health resources and tools to help Canadians develop coping strategies during...
by Belinda Fontes | Jan 8, 2021 | Know
Everyone wants to be happy, content and healthy. Unfortunately, anyone can become stressed, overwhelmed, or have problems with moods, feelings and behaviours. Common mental health problems include anxiety, depression, eating disorders and addictions. Fortunately, help...
