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...
The SHOPPERS LOVE.YOU. Women’s Clinic at Ontario Shores for Mental Health Sciences provides services to women struggling with perinatal #mooddisorders and other reproductive issues that affect a woman’s #mentalhealth . Visit www.ontarioshores.ca/women for further information.
The LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart Women’s Clinic at Ontario Shores provides short-term, focused consultation and treatment to women with perinatal mood disorders and other reproductive issues that affect a woman's mental health. Our clinical team includes a Psychiatrist, a Nurse Practitioner, a...
Former hockey executive and current Sportsnet personality Brian Burke joined the #MindVine podcast celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ontario Shores. In this episode Burke told some old hockey stories and shared his views on homophobia and mental health in sports. This episode of the #MindVine...
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 Kendra Fisher, a mental health advocate, firefighter and athlete. This episode of the #MindVine Podcast is hosted by Communications team member Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers).
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 pandemic, #mentalhealth and #hockey with former NHL goaltender and current Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster Kelly Hrudey (@kellyhrudey). The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1).
Episode 73 of the #MindVine Podcast features former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Rick Vaive (@rickvaive22) and hockey writer Scott Morrison (@smorrisonmedia) discussing hockey, #mentalhealth and Rick's new book - Catch 22: My Battles in Hockey and Life. This #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl...
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...
Episode 80 of the #MindVine Podcast features an interview with former NHL player Brantt Myhres (@BMyhres) discussing his life in hockey and battles with #addiction as detailed in his new book Pain Killer - A Memoir of Big League Addiction. This #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (...
It's National Mental Health Week and Episode 83 of the #MindVine Podcast features #mentalhealth advocate and former NHL player Shayne Corson (@ShayneCorson27) sharing his personal recovery from #anxiety and #depression . Hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@cbovie1), the...
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...
It's National Mental Health Week and Episode 84 of the #MindVine Podcast talks about women's mental health with Dr. Caitlin McKeever, a psychiatrist at Ontario Shores. Dr. McKeever talks about common issues impacting women, signs, symptoms, and how to help. Hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers)...
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...
Episode 91 of the #MindVine Podcast features Olympic hero and #mentalhealth advocate Silken Laumann (@SilkenLaumann) discussing her personal journey with mental illness. We caught up with Silken as she hosted the Pandemic Heroes - Standing Up for Mental Health Gala on December 2, 2021 at the OMNI...
In Episode 109 of the #MindVine mental health podcast, we welcome special guests visiting Ontario Shores for Take A Kid to Work Day, which was held on Nov. 2, 2022. The special guests joined host Darryl Mathers (@darrylmathers) in asking questions of Christina Fuda, Mental Health First Aid...
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...