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6 Ways Canada Is Failing Moms With Maternal Mental Illnesses
Experts say Canada is playing catch-up, and moms are suffering.
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Charlize Theron's Movie 'Tully' Angers Maternal Mental Health Advocates
They're calling for warnings and a boycott.
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Giving Birth Can Be 'Terrifying'. A B.C. Study Could Finally Help
Most women suffer from childbirth fear in silence.
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5 Countries That Are Way Better To Give Birth In Than Canada
Where are our pregnancy badges, massages, and limo rides?!
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Moms With Postpartum Depression Keep Getting Reported To Child Services
Advocates say healthcare workers need better training.
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Maternal Mental Health Is Being Left Out Of Bell Let's Talk
There has been barely a blip about maternal mental health in any meaningful way during the past eight years of Bell Let's Talk.
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Canada Is Lagging On Perinatal Depression Screening, Advocates Say
"Women in Canada are getting the short straw, time and time again."
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A Mom With Postpartum Depression Asked For Help. Her Nurse Called The Cops
"No one should be afraid to be truthful with a doctor."
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The Best Sensory Toys For Children With Autism And ADHD This Christmas
Help put your child at ease while providing them with a lot of amusement, too.
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Why Online Therapy For Postpartum Depression Is Gaining Momentum
New mothers face unique barriers.
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Ontario's New Psychotherapy Funding Still Doesn't Address Some Big Issues
People who need help already languish on wait lists, and that may not change.
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Toronto Schools Are Creating Virtual Classrooms To Engage Kids With Autism
Not all screen time is bad.
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This 13-Year-Old Just Rode 9.5 Marathons To Raise Money For Mental Health
"It doesn't have to keep you from having an awesome life."
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10 Ways I Prep My Child With ADHD For A Successful School Year
The week before school, I make an appointment to meet with her new teacher privately.
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5 Ways To Help Your Kid With Special Needs Make Friends
It all starts with the parents.
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Online Therapy For Postpartum Depression Makes The Most Sense
It's crazy to expect a new mother with postpartum depression (PPD) to attend regular therapy sessions. That's if she can get access to therapy at all what with the ongoing shortage of psychiatrists and psychotherapists across Canada and the U.S.
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'13 Reasons Why' Isn't Safe For Me Or Anyone With Mental Illness
I'm 40 now, and have supposedly already successfully processed through this stuff. And it STILL triggered me, so I can't imagine how an adolescent with a mental illness would feel while watching this series. Bottom line, if you intend to watch the series, watch it with a friend or better yet, an adult you trust.
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B.C. May Finally Identify ADHD As A Learning Disorder
British Columbia is working to put kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in their place. Their rightful place. And it's time for the rest of Canada to do the same.
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Just Another Day In The Life Of An Anxiety Disorder
I try to stay calm as my heart starts to race and my legs begin to shake. I feel nauseous and I might throw up. It's happening. Right here, right now, at work. A panic attack. My first one happened in my mid-20s. Thought I was dying. It runs in my family. My father has anxiety and panic disorder.
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12 Days Of Dos And Don'ts For A Happy Holidays With ADHD
The holidays are an exciting time for many children but can also be an overwhelming time for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Here are some tips on how to handle the upcoming holiday season for parents and caregivers of children with ADHD.
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