Seventy to 90% of people living with serious mental illnesses in Canada are unemployed. Research tells us that most people living with a serious mental illness want to work, but few do find work—and, often, the work doesn’t meet their goals or abilities.Continue readingUnemployment, Mental Health and Substance Use
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Stigma and Discrimination
About one in five people—over six and a half million Canadians—experience a mental illness or substance use problem in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many people don’t ask for help because they feel ashamed or scared. People may judge them and treat them negatively based on a mental health or substance use […]Continue readingStigma and Discrimination
Personality Disorders
Each of us has a unique personality that that is reflective of both our genetic make-up and our life experiences. Personality disorders involve patterns of behaviour, mood, social interaction, and impulsiveness that cause distress to one experiencing them, as well as to other people in their lives.Continue readingPersonality Disorders
Eating Disorders
Millions of people aren’t happy with the way they look. Some people go to extremes to lose weight because they feel like they’re not thin enough. And unfortunately, this can lead to an eating disorder.Continue readingEating Disorders
Alzheimer’s Disease
Many of us look forward to our retirement. But for hundreds of thousands of Canadians, this becomes a time of loss and confusion. Some memory loss is a normal part of aging, but when memory loss and confusion impact your day-to-day life, it might be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease.Continue readingAlzheimer’s Disease