Rhonda's daughter lives with bipolar disorder and her family was in crisis before she was greeted by staff and volunteers at our Family Resource Centre.
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences officially opened its new Geriatric Transitional Unit (GTU) on Monday, February 5. GTU is a 20-bed inpatient; 59-day length of stay, unit that provides specialized services to meet the mental health needs of individuals with #dementia and presenting...
Dementia disorders are the most common mental health problem affecting Canadian seniors. Dementia involves loss of memory and cognitive abilities and almost always affects judgment, decision-making and relationships. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common dementia disorder. Other types of dementia...
Our inaugural #MindVine Podcast features news, views and interviews related to mental health, mental illness and recovery. In this episode we discuss actress Kristen Bell and interviews Ontario Shores VP and CNE Barb Mildon along with Canadian singer/songwriter/author Dan Hill, best known for his...
Episode 3 of the #MindVine Podcast features news, views and interviews related to mental health, mental illness and recovery. In this episode we're on site at CMHA's Mental Health For All conference. Day 2 at the conference includes interviews with Joe Kim the Director of Communications at CMHA...
In this episode we're on site at CMHA's Mental Health For All conference. Day 1 at the conference includes interviews with Dr. Dave Williams, CEO and President, Southlake Regional Health Centre as well as Michel Rodrigue, Vice-President, Organizational Performance and Public Affairs, Mental Health...
Episode 11 features an interview with Ontario Shores Vice-President of Medical Affairs Dr. Phil Klassen and Health Quality Ontario (HQO) President and CEO Dr. Joshua Tepper on the new Quality Standards for Mental Health. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers...
In this episode we're talking nutrition, #mentalhealth and leveraging technology to provide care during the pandemic. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1).
In this episode, we have two special guests from Ontario Shores in Andra Duff-Woskosky, Director of the Geriatric Program, and Dr. Robyn Waxman, Geriatric Psychiatrist. The two discuss Health Quality Ontario's Quality Standards for the Behavioural Symptoms of Dementia and how it was implemented at...
In this episode, we have special guest John Henry, Regional Chair for Durham Region, talking #COVID19 , leadership and mental health. This episode of the #MindVine Podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1).
In this episode we're talking pandemic, #mentalhealth , #equality and #parenting with @YourMorning Chief Meteorologist (@kelseymcewen). The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1).
In this episode we're talking #COVID19 and #mentalhealth systems with Dr. Paul Kurkyak of the Mental Health & Addictions Centre of Excellence. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1).
Mental Health First Aid Coordinator Christina Fuda (@MHFAPro) and Infection Control Practitioner Anson Kendall joined the #MindVine Podcast to talk COVID-19 and its impact on society and our mental health. This episode of the #MindVine Podcast is hosted by Communications team member Darryl Mathers (...
In this episode we're talking with Anson Kendall, Infection Control and Dr. Dave McNeil, Medical Clinic at Ontario Shores, about COVID-19 and the upcoming influenza season. This #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers).
In this episode we're talking basketball, pandemic, #mentalhealth , #equality and #parenting with Toronto Raptors broadcaster Jack Armstrong. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1).
Episode 74 of the #MindVine Podcast features Dr. Amer Burhan, Geriatric Psychiatrist and Physician in Chief at Ontario Shores discussing Alzheimer's Awareness Month as well as other issues related to the treatment of #dementia . This #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and...
It's National Mental Health Week and Episode 85 of the #MindVine Podcast talks about mental health with Dr. Daniela Hlousek, a psychiatrist at Ontario Shores. Dr. Hlousek discusses some of the trends she's seeing as well as offers tips and advice on what to look for when a family member, colleague...
Episode 81 of the #MindVine Podcast features an interview with Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Daniel Ricciuto of Lakeridge Health talking facts and fiction related to COVID-19 vaccines. This #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@cbovie1).
Administrative Director Andra Duff-Woskosky (@andraduff) and our VP and CNE Sanaz Riahi (@sanazriahi) joined guest host Amber Smith (@amberthecanuck) on Episode 79 of the #MindVine podcast to talk leadership and equality on International Women's Day. #IWD2021
In Episode 98 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast we are discussing the importance of caregivers, particularly for loved ones living with #dementia. Caregiver Ron Beleno joins Ontario Shores' Dr. Mary Chiu, Research Coordinator, Nancy Burns, Social Worker, Geriatric Transitional Unit, and Elaine...
In recognition of International Womens Day 2022, External Relations Specialist Julie VanHartingsveldt, hosts Episode 96 of the #MindVine podcast featuring a conversation on workplace bias and the impact of the #pandemic with Jeanie Zabukovec, Manager of Research and Academics, Roxanne Cain, Manager...
Dr. Amer Burhan, Physician-in-Chief at Ontario Shores, and Dr. Winnie Sun, Assistant Professor at Ontario Tech, join us to talk about the Advancement for Dementia Care Centre (ADCC) in Episode 108 of the #MindVine mental health podcast. The ADCC aims to improve the quality of life of those living...
In Episode 111 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast we are talking about the impact of #mentalillness on families, with Kicking the Darkness author Shane Christensen. Shane's journey with #mentalillness started in the 70s with his older brother and continued with the #mentalhealth challenges faced...
In Episode 116 of the #MindVine Mental Health podcast Caregiver and Translational Researcher Ty Redublo shares his story as a young caregiver and his work as Translation Researcher supporting young people caring for loved ones. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The...