New Year's resolutions are different for everyone, and this year’s resolutions may be very different from past years given the challenges of the...
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.
How paying attention to our feelings can help us get through the COVID-19 pandemic
Sunnybrook expert Dr. Janet Ellis explains why it’s important to be aware of our feelings, how to express negative emotions in positive ways, and why...
Preparing for the holidays in the age of COVID-19
For many, this holiday season will have a different look and feel compared to years past. The COVID-19 pandemic has meant we have had to be more...
The impact of thoughts on your mood
Thoughts are powerful influencers, and our internal dialogue can have a strong effect on our mood.
Breaking new ground with the Garry Hurvitz Brain Sciences Centre
The new centre will bring disciplines across Sunnybrook together under one roof to tackle the most challenging neurological and mental illnesses of...
Why am I so tired after virtual meetings?
Sunnybrook experts offer tips and helpful information for individuals experiencing fatigue caused by virtual meetings.
COVID-19: Ways to cope with pandemic fatigue
While it is still important to take precautions and prevent the spread of the virus, knowing why this fatigue happens and how to battle it, can help...
COVID-19: Mental health and the elderly
Making plans in advance and taking preventative steps before winter arrives can help provide the elderly with support and care.
COVID-19: Creative ways to stay connected with loved ones this Thanksgiving
Holiday events such as Thanksgiving are a time to disconnect from our busy lives and slow down so that we can connect, reflect with, and listen to...
Box breathing relaxation technique: how to calm feelings of stress or anxiety
This video demonstrates box breathing — a simple relaxation technique that can help you 'reset your breath' and return it to its normal rhythm.