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COVID-19: When Does Sadness Become Depression?
Many of us are getting close to the two-week mark of self isolation, which can lead to all kinds of health issues. I wanted to write this article as a follow up to previous articles showing that prolonged anxiety and self isolation can lead to depression, but many of the symptoms of depression are... -
Great Care Includes Family Intervention Therapy
I am proud to officially welcome our Family Intervention Therapy (FIT) trained clinicians! Committed to providing exemplary care to our patients and families, Ontario Shores is proud to have played a significant role in developing the Quality Standards for Mental Health, which were recently unveiled... -
'My Mental Illness Didn't Stop Me' - Cody
Popular, personable and an elite level athlete, in the eyes of many Cody was living the dream. “I come from a great family,” says Cody before participating in a group at Ontario Shores’ Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). “I had a great childhood, I had friends and all that.” It was in his... -
'I Epitomized the Ignorance and Stigma Associated with Mental Illness'
If you meet Percy D’Souza today you will find it hard to imagine that he struggled with severe, treatment-resistant, psychotic depression. Percy comes across as high energy, engaging and positive. And yet, just over a year ago, Percy was, as he puts it, ‘a living corpse’. “I had given up on life,”... -
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences Rolls Out Clinically-Validated Digital Mental Health Programs with SilverCloud Health
Healthcare Organization Believes Providing Evidence-Based Treatments to Their Patients is Paramount to the Delivery of Clinical Services SilverCloud Health , the global leader in digital therapeutics for mental, emotional, and behavioral health, announced today that Ontario Shores Centre for Mental... -
Suicide, Grief, Mental Illness and Recovery through Art
We all have to deal with change at different points in our lives. Some changes are good like meeting your significant other, graduating high school, college, or university or maybe buying your first home. Things are going well and there is a lot of happiness and joy. Others are not so good. Losing a... -
Aaron is Determined to Help Others Who Are Battling Mental Illness
Aaron Smith wants to save people from going to the dark places he’s been to during his recovery journey from mental illness. “I don’t want anyone to go through what I have been through,” says Aaron, a 37-year-old father of two. “But if they do have to go through what I did, I want them to know that... -
Recovery is Filled with Ups and Downs
Recovery is not linear. In fact, it is just the opposite. Recovery is filled with ups and downs, twists and turns, and several bumps along the way. It is something that I strive for knowing it’s possible it just doesn’t come in a neat tied-up bow. I’ve lived with mental illness most of my life and... -
Chelsea's Story
In my parents’ living room, there is a copy of Ontario Shores’ 2015 annual report with my smiling face gracing the cover. It’s been seven years since that photo was taken, and it is getting harder to convince people that the seventeen-year-old featured on that cover is me, especially when they flip... -
2022 - 2023 Annual Report
We are pleased to announce the release of our 2022 - 2023 Annual Report. The report was created with input, support and contributions by a team with lived experience, who shared their journey at Ontario Shores. The report highlights the organization's accomplishments and partnerships. We invite you... -
Ontario Shores Saved Me
At times, I’ve taken a step back and looked through my life to try and determine where things started to go awry. My brother’s death was a huge catalyst into the start of my mental health journey. Before his death, I’d had people die who were close to me, but they had lived long lives. The loss of... -
Shannah's Mental Health Journey
Since her youth, Shannah has been faced with challenges in her mental health. Between the ages of 18 to 22, Shannah had been in and out of hospitals due to her illnesses. She was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and at age 26 she received a diagnosis for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a... -
Grace's Inspirational Story
As the CEO for Ontario Shores Foundation, it’s always an honour to meet someone who has been helped by our programs. When I met Grace for the first time, I was so moved by her courageous story. I just had to share it with you today in the hopes that it will inspire you to help more patients like... -
A Mental Health Tips List for The Holidays
The holidays are here! Let the shopping, decorating and parties begin. For more than half the population, however, this time of year is one of depression, anxiety and stress. We have compiled some tips for helping you through this time from our own experts here at Ontario Shores . (As always, if you... -
The Book
I arrived home a couple of weeks ago and it had been one of those days. To say the least, I was more than a little down. So, I did what I always do when I need a boost. I reached for The Book. Actually, it’s called The Recovery Book. It contains hundreds of letters, cards and stories of good news... -
It was at that moment I committed to recovery
“That first session, I had an epiphany. ‘Oh, so that’s how others see me.’ It was at that moment I committed to recovery.” It was February of 2023. It was a virtual group therapy session hosted by Ontario Shores. Just a few hours earlier, I was certain this would be yet another failed attempt to fix... -
I like myself again
If I looked at my life 2 years in the future, I probably would be dead. I hated myself! It was a late rainy January afternoon at a Starbucks that I was going to meet her face-to-face for the first time. However, this woman helped to save my life through months of intensive online therapy. My story... -
Making of the 2016-2017 Annual Report
Using a Co-Design approach, staff work together with patients as a team to write, edit and design the 2016-2017 Annual Report. -
Anxiety and Mood Disorder Clinic
This video introduces you to the Anxiety and Mood Disorder Clinic at Ontario Shores. We hope it will help answer any questions you may have and put you at ease as you await your first appointment. -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 83 - Former NHLer Shayne Corson Shares his Mental Health Journey
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... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 87 - Chelsea Lall Talks Anxiety, Depression, Bullying and Recovery
Episode 87 of the #MindVine Podcast features #mentalhealth advocate Chelsea Lall sharing her story of growing up with #anxiety and #depression while also facing physical and social media bullying. Hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@cbovie1), the #MindVine podcast is... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 93 - Sportsnet's Ken Reid Share Mental Health Journey
Episode 93 of the #MindVine Podcast features Sportsnet Central host Ken Reid (@SNKenReid) discussing his journey with #mentalillness . The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. -
The Mental Health Podcast S1 E1: Mental Health 101
In the first episode of The Mental Health Podcast, Dr. Phil Klassen from Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences joins host Kevin Frankish to give us the basics on depression, anxiety and other mental health issues. Christina Fuda discusses Mental Health First Aid. The show also has what... -
The Mental Health Podcast S1 E3: Lonely in a Crowded World
It can have the same impact on your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Loneliness is a serious mental health issue, further complicated by the pandemic. Kevin's guests include social worker Loretta Karikari, from The Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, and Michael DiIorio, a...