🌟 Why MIRA's Logo is a Lighthouse 🌟 Our lighthouse symbolizes strength, hope, and resilience, guiding those through turbulent waters. Just like MIRA, it’s here to help you navigate your mental health journey. Discover more: MyMIRA.ca #MIRA #MentalHealth #AI

Online mental health forums for support have emerged as an important tool for improving mental health & well-being. Discover more about the MDSC Discussion forum & join us: mdsc.ca/discussion-for… #mentalhealth #community #mooddisorders #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness

24 hours a day | 7 days a week | 365 days in the year. Call 1.866.531.2600, Text “connex” to 247247 or CHAT with us at connexontario.ca (standard data and text rates may apply) #connexontario #mentalhealth #addiction #problemgambling

Trauma can have a significant impact on self-worth. Discover more: psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unders… #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth #Trauma #MentalHealthMatters #MoodDisorders

Remember to practice mindfulness, stay active, get enough sleep, express gratitude, and seek support when needed. These small steps can make a big difference in your well-being! #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare #DefeatDepression #mindfulness

If you want more physical activity in your life, then, there are many self-directed things you can do to help yourself. Find out more: theconversation.com/you-dont-need-… #exercise #mentalhealth #mooddisorders #selfcare #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness

Calling all Veterans and Veteran Family Members! Discover our Improving Veterans Wellness program, designed just for you. From Companionship Calls to Mental Health Resources and Peer Support Training. ℹ️➡️mdsc.ca/support-for-ve… #Veterans #VeteranFamilies #SupportVeterans

Join us for a #free educational forum on Understanding the Link Between #IBD and #MentalHealth. Tuesday, September 10 in #Halifax and Thursday, November 28 in #Vancouver. These are in-person only events. ⁠ To register or learn more, visit badgut.org/events/lecture… #crohns #colitis

Sharing lived experience can be a powerful connection when accompanying someone on their journey to #recovery. Learn more & sign up for our peer and trauma support systems workshops: mdsc.ca/peer-and-traum… #peersupport #peertraining #mentalhealthmatters #livedexperience

📢 Check out @MDSC’s new health system roundtable recommendations to increase 💊access! Involves lived experience, clinician insights, education & transparency. Read more: accesstomedication.mdsc.ca📄 #SystemBroken #AccessToMeds #EquityInHealthcare #AccessForAll #TimeForChange

Mindfulness training may lead participants to experience so-called altered states of consciousness – according to a new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge. ➡️neurosciencenews.com/mindfulness-co… #Mindfulness #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #MoodDisorders

Find your balance between textbooks, and self-care this school year! Here are some tips from our National Youth Council, National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC) on helping you flourish as you return to school.

Feeling extremely energized, productive, or irritable? Going days with little sleep or finding it hard to slow racing thoughts? Our guide explains #mania in more detail. Get it here: mdsc.ca/edu/what-is-bi… #bipolardisorder #hypomania #depression #mooddisorders #mentalhealth

📣 Big audience for MDSC’s poster presentation 📄 From Disruption to Empowerment: Transforming Mental Illness Medication 💊 Reviews for Positive Impact at CDA-AMC Symposium2024 📅. cadth.ca/symposium-2024 #SystemBroken #AccessForAll #TimeForChange #CDA_AMC #CDASymposium2024

badgut.org/information-ce… #mentalhealth #connection #support #selflove #mentalhealthmatters

Sometimes our minds work against us. Therapy can help you understand why you think, feel, or act in a certain way & give you the skills you need to make healthier choices. Learn more: theconversation.com/how-to-know-wh… #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #MoodDisorders #therapy

Living with Chronic Insomnia? We value your insights! Participate in this Patient Advisory Meeting and help guide future initiatives. Share your journey with us. Visit: cid.mdsc.ca #CID #ChronicInsomnia

MDSC is excited to introduce a new national award: the Dr. Barbara Everett Award for Young Researchers with Lived Experience.🏆This is MDSC's third annual award, recognizing the important contributions of young researchers. 👉Learn more here: bit.ly/4cR9hml

Are you a Veteran or Veteran Family Member looking to connect with a peer in conversation? We can provide phone calls that offer private & trust-based conversations. Find out more: VeteransPeerSupport.ca #Veterans #CompanionshipCalls #VeteranFamilies #SupportVeterans

Threats of suicide should always be taken seriously, even if they’re used as a form of emotional control. Find out more: psychcentral.com/relationships/… #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #Depression #AnxietyDisorders #BipolarDisorder #PTSD