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5 Benefits of Fundraising For Physical and Mental Health

The heart is content when one volunteers their time. Making time in your busy schedule to volunteer is a surefire way to boost your...

Ladies First: In honour of Women's Day in 2023, let's discuss women's mental health.

Ladies First: In honour of Women's Day in 2023, let's discuss women's mental health. March brings International Women’s Day; we should...

Daylight Saving Time is here and brighter days are ahead

The gloomy winter months will soon be behind us. For many, this means happier days as winter is when depression is peaked with Seasonal...

Tips on how to have a stupendous sober St Patrick's Day

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up on March 17th, Canadians will be sporting their brightest green, going to parades, and drinking. This...

March 2nd is World Teen Mental Wellness Day and here is how we can commemorate

Founded in 2020 by Hollister, World Teen Mental Wellness Day is celebrated on March 2. It’s here to help spread awareness of the mental...

I have misophonia, and it’s my superpower

Hi. My name is Shane Haniff and I have misophonia. Editor's note: This is a piece I wrote in 2021 for the website, Misomatch. You can...

Mental health and unemployment in Canada

The well-being of individuals and communities in Canada is significantly impacted by the interconnected problems of unemployment and...

5 (proven) tips to kick off the donation stream

Now that you've signed up for the walk, it's time to start raising money. Here are 5 fundraising pointers to start you off on the right...

The focus should be placed on mental health in our black communities during Black History Month.

It’s February in Canada and it’s Black History Month. Events and celebrations honouring the contributions of Black people to Canada and...

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