Journaling helps control your symptoms and improve your mood by: Helping you prioritize problems. Tracking any symptoms day-to-day so that you can recognize triggers Providing an opportunity for positive self-talk and identifying negative thoughts and behaviors

Here's today's Camo Friday reminder: A woman alone has power; collectively we have impact. Let's reverse the stereotype that women don’t support other women. There is research that shows women in particular benefit from collaboration over competition. We are stronger together!

Kristin Neff, Ph.D., says that it’s time to “stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind. This book offers expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects, enabling you to achieve your highest potential and a more contented, fulfilled life.

Mindfulness is the practice of purposely focusing your attention on the present moment—and accepting it without judgment. You can learn to meditate on your own, following instructions in books or on tape.

Holidays aren’t magical for everyone. 52% of Canadians report feelings of anxiety, depression, and isolation during the holiday season. If you’re dreading the holidays, don’t let them just happen to you. Get out in front of them. Set boundaries. Your mental health matters.

We’re ignoring the stigma surrounding mental health that stops many men from seeking help when they need it most — and it’s literally killing them. This needs to change! Let's expand conversations on why this stigma exists and what we can do to stop it. There is no shame!

Merry Christmas from all of us at Camo Fridays! Wishing you love, light, and laughter for Christmas and the New Year too!

The holiday season is coming to an end. You may have been super busy throughout the holidays, giving little time for reducing stress. Some of us get overwhelmed when around crowds and running around with our to-do lists. Take time to recharge after the holidays.

Kindness is free! Let's spread it around like confetti!

Happy New Year! "There comes a day when you realize turning the page is the best feeling in the world, because you realize there is so much more to the book than the page you were stuck on." - Zayn Malik We wish you all health and happiness in 2023!

This is the time of year so many set resolutions. While many people may automatically think about goals they can make focused on their careers or their finances, it also is good to make mental health goals.

Happiness is everywhere you let it be. Small, beautiful things happen on any given day. And this is what’s big. To realize it’s there. This recognition is up to you. Let's focus on finding the little things that make us smile.

Sunday's book suggestion! Organized into fifty-two short chapters, Bearing the Unbearable is a companion for life’s most difficult times, revealing how grief can open our hearts to connection, compassion, and the very essence of our shared humanity.

Stop camouflaging how you really feel. You deserve to be heard and to be healed. There is help out there for you. It takes strength and courage to seek help. You are worth it!

With a rare mix of honesty, humor, and compassion, Russell Brand mines his own story and shares the advice he has gained through his recovery. Brand speaks to those suffering along the full spectrum of addiction.

Sunday Book Suggestion! ⁠ This self-help book details an 8-step program. Learn sitting meditation, body awareness, thoughtful speaking and listening, development of self-acceptance, mindful self-coaching, cultivation of a balanced view of thoughts and emotions.

Wellness is a journey. It's like every other adventure and has its share of ups and downs. When you learn to approach your mental health as a journey, you can build resilience, self-awareness, and self-compassion. We are always learning and growing. The key is to never give up!

The Mitchell Slater Foundation is offering post-secondary scholarships for any B.C. youth currently graduating from high school who have been touched by mental illness, either themselves or a loved one. ⁠ Deadline: March 31st, 2023 Send submission to [email protected]

Offering young people 12-24 and their families/supporters, free and confidential access to mental health and substance use support, primary care (coming soon), peer support, and social services.

Tomorrow is the LAST day to get in your submissions for The Mitchell Slater Scholarship! If you have any questions regarding the application process feel free to send us a message! Good luck to everyone who has submitted! ⁠ ⁠