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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... -
Jessica's Moving Story
Jessica was just 13 years old when she was admitted to the Eating Disorders Unit (EDU) at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores). Grappling with lingering symptoms of a concussion, a naturopath had advised Jessica to change her diet. Shortly thereafter, Jessica’s mindset... -
Meet Kerrie Naylor, Medical Education Coordinator
In my formal academic training, I have completed a Social Service Worker (SSW) diploma as well as a Registered Practical Nursing Diploma (RPN) and I feel that I was moderately prepared for a career in mental health. I completed practicum placements in both diplomas in mental health settings and... -
Let’s LISTEN Day
Today marks Bell Let’s Talk Day. This is the 13TH time Bell has helped start the conversation about mental health and I thank them for that. This year, however, I’m going to ask you to entertain just a slight, but significant change, to its title, ‘Bell Let’s Talk AND Listen Day’. -
Hey, Let's Talk
I want to start a conversation…and I hope you join in. In my short time here at Ontario Shores, I have seen incredible work done by our staff. The compassion and empathy shown is so life affirming. Having said all this, I must take a moment to perhaps point out an area that needs a lot of... -
It's "Bell Let's Talk" Day!
It's a perfect day to start a conversation on mental health, consider your own mental health, reach out, and listen! -
Growing the Beez Kneez
Help Support our Therapeutic Gardening programs The Beez Kneez Therapeutic Sustainability Garden was started in 2021 and features wheelchair-accessible raised-bed planters, rain barrels, composters, bird feeders, wind chimes and a honey-producing bee hive maintained by Alvéole. Patients named the... -
Celebrating a Century of Care: STIGMA
Over the last 100 years Ontario Shores has been constantly changing and so has mental health Stigma. Lori Lane-Murphy, one of our Ambassadors of Hope, takes us through a brief history of Stigma as we continue Celebrating a Century of Care. -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 03 - Day 2, CMHA Mental Health For All Conference
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... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 31 - Chantal Lester and Katrina Shaw, CMHA
In this episode we're on site at CMHA's Mental Health For All conference. Day 3 at the conference we sit down with Chantal Leser and Katrina Shaw of CMHA (@CMHACalgary) to talk about how young people grieve the loss of someone to #suicide . The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 10 - Bruno Guévremont, Military Veteran and Bell Let's Talk Ambassador
Episode 10 features an interview with Bell Let's Talk Ambassador, Bruno Guévremont. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers and Chris Bovie. -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 12 - André Picard
Episode 12 features an interview with Public Health Reporter André Picard with The Globe and Mail. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers and Chris Bovie. -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 45 - Ray McGuire
In this episode we're at the Champions of Mental Health Gala in Ottawa with guest Ray McGuire, British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (@BCANDS1) and 2018 Community (Organization) Champion of Mental Health. This episode of the #MindVine Podcast is hosted by Communications team... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 63 - COVID-19 - Kelly Hrudey
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). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 72 - Desmond Rose (Protecting Minds Series)
Episode 72 of the #MindVine Podcast features news, views and interviews related to #mental health, #mental illness and #recovery . In this episode we're talking with Desmond Rose, one of the participants in our fundraising and awareness campaign, Protecting Minds (www.protectingminds.ca). This... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 69 - Rachel Boutilier (Protecting Minds Series)
In this episode we're talking with Rachel Boutilier, one of the participants in our fundraising and awareness campaign, Protecting Minds (www.protectingminds.ca). This #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 68 - Kirstie Burrows (Protecting Minds Series)
In this episode we're talking with Kirstie Burrows, one of the participants in our fundraising and awareness campaign, Protecting Minds (www.protectingminds.ca). This #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 70 - Robin Simpson (Protecting Minds Series)
In this episode we're talking with Robin Simpson, one of the participants in our fundraising and awareness campaign, Protecting Minds (www.protectingminds.ca). This #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 71 - Louri Snider (Protecting Minds Series)
In this episode we're talking with Louri Snider, one of the participants in our fundraising and awareness campaign, Protecting Minds (www.protectingminds.ca). This #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 77 - Clinical Manager Joanna Anderson Talks Eating Disorders Awareness Week
It's Eating Disorders Awareness Week and Episode 77 of the #MindVine mental health podcast features Joanna Anderson, Clinical Manager of the Eating Disorders Unit (EDU) at Ontario Shores. Joanna talks about EDU, the prevalence of eating disorders in young people, signs and symptoms as well as the... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 21 - Jim Lawther, VETS Canada
In this episode we're on site at CMHA's Mental Health For All conference, 2017. Day 1 at the conference features an interview with Jim Lawther, @VETSCanada. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 20 - Brian Hansell, #ConvoPlate
Episode 20 features an interview with Brian Hansell, Paul Hansell Foundation about the #ConvoPlate initiative. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1). -
#MindVine Podcast Ep. 78 - Stacy-Ann Buchanan Talks Mental Health in the Black Community
Filmmaker, Actress and Mental Health Advocate Stacy-Ann Buchanan talks stigma and mental health in the black community on Episode 78 of the #MindVine mental health podcast. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@cbovie1).