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Faces of CMHA: Shannon Mayhew
20 June 2019June is Seniors’ Month. We have been sharing information about seniors’ mental health and elder abuse. Today, we highlight our Seniors’ Services System Navigator, Shannon Mayhew. I am an advocate…
The Greying of Cannabis
17 June 2019By Jody Weiler, Adult Intensive Services Manager, Specialized Geriatric Service An article in ‘Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine’ (January 2018), reports that the surprising increase in cannabis use was observed in those…
Staff Appreciation Awards 2019
13 June 2019This week we held our staff appreciation luncheon to recognize the great work our staff do each and every day. We had a record number of nominations with a wide range…
Debney Family Shares Story to Combat Mental Health Stigma for World Suicide Prevention Day
11 June 2019On August 21, 2014 the Debney family received a phone call that would change their life. Their son, Gordon Debney, a normally happy and go-lucky man, had died by suicide….
Stories of Support: McFadden’s Movement
11 June 2019Three years ago, Guelph Storm alum Garrett McFadden had an idea. He wanted to start a grass roots project to change, help, and develop mental health among young athletes. During…
June is Seniors’ Month: CMHA WW Brings Awareness Of Depression & Elder Abuse
5 June 2019Depression is the most common mental health concern for seniors and it is NOT a part of normal aging. The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington is bringing awareness about…
Stories of Support: Eastwood Collegiate Students Raise Awareness & Funds for Mental Health
3 June 2019As part of Mental Health week 2019 three students from Eastwood Collegiate opened up about their mental health struggles and their recovery. Caroline Maniatacos had the idea for an assembly,…
Innovations in Care: Adult Intensive Services Making Big Difference in Care for Those with Severe Mental Illnesses
3 June 2019It has been an 11-year journey filled with dark moments of uncertainty, hopelessness and tears.Through many hospitalizations, involuntary commitment, crisis interventions and addiction/rehab, I searched for answers ‘til now. I…
How can you Prevent Burn-out at Work?
3 June 2019The World Health Organization defines ‘burn-out’ is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterized by three dimensions: feelings of…