This page provides a list of resources to help with mental health challenges.
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A relapse, a sudden series of attacks, a string of awful days (or whatever your step back may be), does not decrease your value.
Take your time, do some self-care, even if it’s just being proud that you got through another day. Reflect on the progress you’ve made.
You are strong: One step back is nothing when you look at the journey you’ve already made.
You aren’t alone.
Why do people never talk about the part of depression when you just don’t want anything anymore? Everybody talks about when it hurts like hell, when you cry, when you cut, when you take drugs, when you break down. But no one ever talks about when you just lay down in your room, with a hole inside of you that you don’t know how to fill, and you don’t want to do anything even things you usually like. So, you just spend your day kinda waiting for it to end and it’s horrible because you feel empty and guilty for that at the same time.
Hello Everyone,
Please find attached information regarding a course on bullying in the workplace. I have also included a link to fall 2016 education schedule.
http://psac-ncr.com/current-courses
Thank you for sharing this information with your members.
In solidarity,
André and Nairra
Managers can be open to the concept of flexible hours and to temporarily reassigning work when they see symptoms of stress. Additionally, they can encourage an open dialogue about the employee’s needs and attempt to work with the employee through a difficult time. Many stress-related circumstances are temporary in nature.
If you ever wanted enough information about mental illness to recognize symptoms and get tips on how to interact comfortably, this site is for you:
http://www.cmha.ca/mental-health/mental-health-brochures/
The Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace has a website that contains a lot of helpful and interesting information on creating mental health strategies in the workplace.
The link below features a number of short videos that deal with these issues and may be helpful to members who affected by friends, family or co-workers who are struggling with mental health problems, or may themselves be dealing with their own mental health issues.
Mental health problems and illnesses are the leading cause of workplace disability in Canada, representing 15 percent of Canada’s burden of disease. A Canadian Medical Association study in 2008 indicated that only 23 percent of Canadians surveyed said they would feel comfortable talking to an employer about their mental illness. Health Canada asserts that one in five Canadians will suffer some form of mental health trouble in their lifetimes.
Mental Health Hotline: http://www.mentalhealthhelpline.ca/Home/FAQ
Mental Health Resources: http://www.mentalhealthhelpline.ca/Home/Links
Mental Health Commission: http://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/english/pages/default.aspx