The Mental Health Podcast

Season 2, Episode 2—Stacie Moana Mistysyn was one of the stars of the Degrassi Street franchise, which critics call one of the greatest accomplishments in Canadian television. While her characters were working through serious adolescent issues on screen, behind the scenes, Stacie was living with depression and eating disorders. Discover the strength that lifted her from mental illness into a person who helps others become stronger.
This episode may contain discussions on mental health topics that could be triggering or distressing for some viewers. If you are in distress, call 9-8-8. Viewer discretion is advised.

One of Canada’s best know sports broadcasters, and now mental health advocate, opens up about his own battle with depression including his darkest day.

A recent survey found that more than half of middle and high school students in Ontario say they’re experiencing a significant level of psychological distress. This is double the number from a decade ago. With limited resources for youth and long waiting lists, parents need to be a mental health advocate for their child or children. But how? Heather Carter is a mental health consultant and has some good advice on getting ready to go back to school in a more mindful way.

Meditating. Tried it. Didn't work.
This is part 2 of our episode on Meditating. Mindfulness coach Marcelle Hutchins from West Hollywood, California, helps us give meditation another try with a different perspective. Marcelle leads us in an "eyes open" meditation. 

Meditating. Tried it. Didn't work.
OK. Maybe you put too much pressure on yourself. We know meditating can reduce anxiety, improve overall health and increase social connections. But still, a restless mind can be discouraging. Marcelle Hutchins is a mindfulness coach from West Hollywood, California, who helps people try meditation again, with a different perspective. Be sure to check out part 2 of this episode as well where Marcelle leads us in an "eyes open" meditation. 

Here is another in our week of Mindful Minutes hosted by our Psychologists at Ontario Shores. Each morning, get a 2 minute inspirational message designed to start your day off in a positive way. 
This episode; Dr. Lorraine Patterson talks about Eyes Wide Open Mindfulness. 

Here is another in our week of Mindful Minutes hosted by our Psychologists at Ontario Shores. Each morning, get a 2 minute inspirational message designed to start your day off in a positive way. 
This episode; Dr. Karen Roberts let's us know that being in the present can have a lighter side to it.  

Here is another in our week of Mindful Minutes hosted by our Psychologists at Ontario Shores. Each morning, get a 2 minute inspirational message designed to start your day off in a positive way. 
 
This episode; Dr. Laruen Flavelle has a quick method to reduce tension right now.  

Here is another in our week of Mindful Minutes hosted by our Psychologists at Ontario Shores. Each morning, get a 2 minute inspirational message designed to start your day off in a positive way. This episode; Dr. Katie Stewart suggests a slight change in your thoughts about what you have to do today. 

We begin a week of Mindful Minutes hosted by our Psychologists at Ontario Shores. Each morning, get a 2 minute inspirational message designed to start your day off in a positive way. This episode; Dr Vanessa Epp reminding you to take time to breathe.