mental health

Job burnout is now an official syndrome

May 31, 2019

At one point or another, we’ve all likely felt the effects of burnout in our workplace – feeling exhausted, unmotivated to do our work, and experiencing an overall lack of interest in our work. Until now, burnout has been classified as a problem related to life management. But last week, the...
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physician health, mental health, burnout

Mental Health Week: Physicians create new tools to help youth and families

May 6, 2019

It is challenging for many adults to speak out about mental health issues. That is even more true for youth who may not understand their own conditions or how to put their symptoms into words. This is a challenge not just for family members, but also for doctors who are trying to diagnose young...
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mental health

Silencing the stigma around mental health

January 28, 2019

What does someone dealing with a mental health issue look like? They look like your neighbour, your colleague, your friend, your loved one, maybe even you. That’s because in any given year, one in every five Canadians is affected by a mental health problem or illness – meaning you, or someone...
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child and youth mental health, mental health, CYMHSU
#GetLoud

#GetLoud for Mental Health: May 7th – 13th

May 8, 2018

Mental health is an important part of our overall health, and throughout our lives most of us will experience ups and downs. Just as positive thinking or an optimistic attitude can have a big impact on both our physical and mental health, life’s stressors such as difficult events or...
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mental health
CYMHSU

Doctors: How you can be strong advocates for youth mental health

May 7, 2018

We need to keep the passion alive! - Dr Rummy Dosanjh, GP, CYMHSU Community of Practice.

May 7th is Child and Youth Mental Health Day, and through the Institute of Families I Care About You campaign, we all have the opportunity to acknowledge and commit to preserving the mental...
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child and youth mental health, mental health