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Green Matters
Goals Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) wants to do our part to protect and preserve the environment. Ontario Shores will promote cost-effective business practices consistent with the following principles: Adhere to all environmental laws and regulations Support and... -
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Event Speakers: Mental Health and Recovery Day
The following speakers will be participating throughout the day. See event details for session format and times. -
Words Matter: The Story Behind the Hope T-Shirt
Words Matter. This tagline served as the inspiration for us in the creation of our new mental health awareness campaign. We know that for those with a mental illness, words can hurt and be a barrier to recovery. Ontario Shores reached out to people living with mental illness, their families, our... -
Words Matter for those Impacted by Mental Illness
For centuries society has affixed names and used labels that have created divisiveness, promoted discrimination and cast shame on things we don’t quite understand. Whether it is equality, gay rights, race issues or complicated health issues, decades have been dedicated to education and building... -
Donate Goods or Services
We are always grateful to receive gifts-in-kind or gifts of service to enhance our events and campaigns, or to directly support patients on their mental health journey. Gifts-in-kind or service are a wonderful way to give in lieu of monetary donations. Some examples include (but not limited to)... -
Anxiety - Resources and Support
We hope that the resources listed below are helpful to you while you wait for mental health services for anxiety or are between appointments. These resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice... -
Depression - Resources and Support
We hope that the resources listed below are helpful to you while you wait for mental health services for depression or are between appointments. These resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice... -
For the Media
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is committed to accurate and timely information to the media. However, we must strike a delicate balance between the media's interest and our responsibility to safeguard the patients' right to privacy and confidentiality, especially... -
Protecting Minds - 'I couldn’t come to terms that he was gone'
Life has been difficult over the last few years. Whenever I could catch a breath, devastating news would follow. In January of 2018, my father passed away. My mother was sick as well and I fell into a deep depression. I didn’t leave my house, went on a sick leave from work and spent most of my days... -
Grateful Giving
Giving a gift in honour, celebration or memory of someone in support of mental health will help us make an impact on protecting minds and saving lives. Thank you for your generosity. Please choose your gift amount below. -
DBT Videos by Module
DBT What is Dialectical behavior therapy for adolescents (DBT)? Origin of DBT Where it All Began – Marsha Linehan Developing the Synthesis of Acceptance and Change – Marsha Linehan Borderline Personality Disorder Having A Life Worth Living - Dr Aguirre's Insights on Borderline Personality Disorder... -
Protecting Minds Campaign Addresses the Mental Health Pandemic Due to COVID-19
Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health (Ontario Shore Foundation) has launched its Protecting Minds campaign. This year’s campaign focusses directly on the mental health issues people are facing across Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic and asks people to help fund “PPE for the mind”. As the... -
Acute Stress Disorder
Individuals may develop an anxiety disorder called Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) following a traumatic event. ASD typically occurs within one month after the traumatic event occurs. It lasts at least three days and can persist for up to one month. People with ASD have symptoms similar to those seen in... -
Greg Samuelson talks Mindfulness
Greg Samuelson an RN and Registered Psychotherapist at Ontario Shores discusses Mindfulness on Episode 103 of the #MindVine Podcast. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. -
Speakers Bureau - By Topic
Please contact us if you are looking for a spokesperson who is an expert in a specific area, and we will do our best to connect you with the best possible expert for your needs. For more information about how to be added to this list as a mental health subject matter expert, please contact Ontario... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 09 - Christina Stevens of Global News
Episode 9 features an interview with Global News reporter Christina Stevens about the evolution of reporting on #mentalhealth and where the media can go from here. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers and Chris Bovie. -
Protecting Minds - 'Working the front lines during a pandemic creates a roller coaster of emotions'
I’ve felt firsthand the negative effects of the pandemic. I am 49, from Oshawa, Ontario and work as a sales representative at PepsiCo Foods Canada. Although much of my role focuses on managing the business, I spend a lot of my time in stores working with the public. Working the front lines during a... -
Accessing Care for Depression
Depression is much more than simple unhappiness or a case of the blues. It is a mood disorder that involves the mind and body, affects how you feel, think and behave. Depression is a common condition that can affect people at various stages throughout their lives. It’s neither something you can... -
Animal Assisted Therapy
Animal-Assisted therapy utilizes animals (e.g. dogs) to increase social engagement and communication, decrease psychological feelings of loneliness, boredom, and improve quality of life. Weekly pet visitation sessions that are 30 – 45 minutes in length are offered to patients. Additionally we... -
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is an excessive, exaggerated anxiety and worry about everyday life events with no obvious reasons for worry. People with symptoms of GAD tend to always expect disaster and can't stop worrying about health, money, family, work, or school. The feelings of excessive...