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  2. 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...

  3. Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

    Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is an evidence based psychotherapy that is practiced in mental health counselling. The focus is on helping people learn how their interpersonal challenges are causing and/or maintaining their psychological distress. IPT focuses on the person’s style of interpersonal...

  4. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons. SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year, with symptoms often starting in the fall and continuing into the winter months, sapping energy and making individuals feel moody. Less often, SAD...

  5. Vocational Services Testimonials

    “Amazing and Compassionate” I have been working with Falguni on my journey of finding suitable employment. She is utterly amazing and compassionate in helping people accomplishing their goals of finding employment. She is patient and takes the time to understand you as a job seeker and she keeps you...

  6. Other Service Providers in Ontario

    Quick Jump Menu: Mental Health Programs Community Programs Counselling Services Adolescents/Youth Seniors Women Family First Nations Vocational Skills and Training Addictions Support Groups and Programs Addictions Treatment and Recovery In-Hospital Mental Health Programs and Services Hospitals...

  7. Depression - Treatment and Recovery

    Depression is a common illness that can affect anyone. It’s important to understand it does not make you weak and most importantly, it’s not your fault you are experiencing negative thoughts. Getting help early can help promote recovery and allow you to learn the best ways to manage and cope with...

  8. Navigating the Mental Health Care System in Ontario

    Navigating the mental health care system in Ontario can sometimes be challenging, particularly in areas with limited services. Ontario Shores has support systems in place to help individuals, families, physicians and hospitals access suitable and timely mental health care for people touched by...

  9. Accessibility

    Ontario Shores has a tradition of providing mental health care that is based on the principles of acceptance and inclusion. We apply those same principles towards accessibility to ensure patients, staff, families and guests with disabilities feel accepted and included. We are committed to improving...

  10. 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...

  11. Responding to His Own Mental Health Needs

    Kaleb* worked as a firefighter for 13 years, responding to a wide range of emergency calls. So, when his mental health began to decline after the birth of his first child, he assumed it was just part of being a new parent. “I found myself more on edge and anxious with the safety of my daughter,”...

  12. Finding Light in the Darkness

    Trigger Warning: The content below contains information on mental illness and suicide which some readers may find triggering. If you need support, please contact the Ontario Shores crisis line: 1-800-263-2679. On March 1, 2016, at the age of 17, my youngest son Benjamin died by suicide. He had been...

  13. A weight off her shoulder

    Trigger Warning: The content below contains information on mental illness and suicide which some readers may find triggering. If you need support, please contact the Ontario Shores crisis line: 1-800-263-2679. The year 2018 brought a series of back-to-back losses for Cindy. First, her father passed...

  14. Recovery College

    Recovery College courses provide education about mental illnesses, treatment options, wellness and ultimately discovering or rediscovering passions, hope, and meaning. The Recovery College complements professional assessment and treatment by helping people to understand their challenges and learn...

  15. 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...

  16. Mustangs for Youth Mental Health

    Our youth's mental health not only impacts the individual but their family and friends. The Whiteman family know first-hand with the loss of Jackson, who was a beloved brother, son, and friend. Please help the Western University Mustangs Women's Lacrosse team in their efforts to raise funds in...

  17. OSP Group Booster Sessions - Dates

    Depression Sessions Problem solving/assertiveness November 14, 2023 Behavioural activation December 12th, 2023 Automatic thoughts: Cognitive distortions January 9th, 2024 Automatic thoughts: Thought records February 13th, 2024 Underlying assumptions and behavioural experiments March 12th, 2024 Core...