It’s the end of January, and maybe some of those resolutions or intentions you set at the beginning of the year are starting to lose their...
Mental health
This section of our Your Health Matters website features timely tips & information from mental health experts at Sunnybrook.
Find more mental health resources on our Department of Psychiatry’s patient and family education website.
Shedding the winter blahs
Winter can be long, cold and difficult. You may feel the effects on both your body and mind. Sunnybrook experts offer some advice on how to feel...
Top 3 tips for maintaining mental health
Taking steps to take care of your mental health can help boost your mood and positively impact your overall health. Here are some tips that can help...
Why mental health is brain health
The brain is an incredibly powerful organ. It is in control of what we think, how we move, our behaviour, the sensations we experience, feelings...
Advancing Alzheimer’s research
It’s estimated more than 600,000 people in Canada are living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. By 2050, that number is expected to rise to more...
Allisa finds the specialized mental health care she needs
Before the pandemic, 23-year-old Allisa had been working multiple jobs, seven days a week. Then the pandemic hit. Unexpectedly, the work slowed and...
The Sunnybrook labyrinth, meditation, and what you need to know before you start meditating
Right outside of Sunnybrook’s H-Wing, you might find people walking on the lawn in a repetitive, circular path. While it may look peculiar, these...
How to talk to children about a violent event: Q & A with Dr. Rachel Mitchell
After a violent event, it can be difficult to know how to approach the topic with your children. When is the appropriate time, and how can you talk...
Murad’s story: Breaking down stigma in mental health
My struggles with mental health began after I had just graduated from university. I was about to go to law school but had a year off in-between...
One mom’s story about having a baby after experiencing a pregnancy loss
On Lisa Ellis’ arm is a tattoo saying: “I held you your whole life and will love you for the rest of my life.” The tattoo is just one way she...