Mental Health

Here’s where you’ll find ways to help take care of your mental health. We’ve got the science behind why crying is good for you, learn meditation tips and what to do when you feel lonely.

How to Cope With Your Depression at Work

Remember: if you're suffering from a mental illness like depression, you have the right to access accommodation at your workplace....


10 Lies About Mental Health

Though 1 in 5 Canadians live with mental illness in any given year, mental health awareness still has a long...


My Partner’s Depressed: What Can I Do to Help?

What to do when your partner is depressed, but is resistant to seeking help.


16 Affordable Ways to Practice Self-Care

Taking care of yourself doesn't have to break the bank.


The Best Exercise for Your Brain

Sure, a few rounds on a weight-training circuit will go a long way to helping you physically, but did you...



How To Have “The Talk” About Your Mental Illness

Own your mental illness without shame.


10 Ways to De-Stress After a Hectic Day

The best ways to unwind after a super stressful day.

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How Candy Crush Saga Can Help You Eat Better and Quit Smoking

Playing a video game like Candy Crush Saga isn't just for Gen Y. In fact, advancing a few levels in...


9 Simple Daily Tasks That Will Sharpen Your Memory and Boost Your Brain Health

Incorporate these simple tasks into your daily life for improved concentration and a healthier brain


Why are Women at Greater Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease?

Women are most likely to get Alzheimer's - of the estimated 747,000 Canadians living with the disease, about 70 percent...


5 Ways Being Healthy Makes You Happy

Making healthy choices may help improve your mental health. Here's how


Feeling Guilty? How Guilt Affects Your Health

The verdict is in: Guilt is like acid rain that eats away at our emotional health. Here's how to get...


The Reason You’re So Stressed (and How to Get Relief)

These days, our body is faced with a multitude of small, yet chronic stressors. Here's how to naturally relieve your...


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How St. John’s Wort Can Help Fight Depression

An unsuspecting sunshine-yellow flower, St. John's Wort is known for its mood boosting effect and is used to help treat...


5 Workouts for Your Brain

Just like your body, your brain needs regular exercise to stay in top form. Here are five simple--and effective--workouts for...


Top 5 Apps to Keep Your Brain Engaged

Stay on your toes and keep your mind active with these brain teasing apps

3 tips to help beat the winter blues

According to a survey commissioned by The Weather Network, 43 percent of Canadians have experienced or are currently experiencing winter


What it really means to be depressed

It's beyond the blues. Depression is a serious illness and, as the leading experts in this field are discovering, one...


Why are Canadians so anxious?

Anxiety disorders are on the rise in Canada. What can be done to ease our worries?


The most common anxiety disorders in Canada

An estimated 12 percent of Canadians suffer from an anxiety disorder. Here's a look at the most common disorders and...


Clara Hughes on the ‘Ride’ of her life

We sat down with Clara Hughes a few days before she began the epic 12,000 kilometre, 110-day ride known as...


Clara Hughes cycles for mental health awareness

We're so proud to be the national magazine partner for Clara's Big Ride. Here's a look at what's coming up...

Is it possible for women to have it all?

A constant balancing act is difficult to maintain, and attempting to do so can put your health and happiness at...


News: Why is schizophrenia on the rise in Canada?

According to a Canadian study published in the journal Psychiatry Research, cases of schizophrenia are on the rise in Canada,


How to find joy after losing a loved one

Three women share their stories about being widowed young'and how they handled their grief


How a DNA test could determine the best drug for you

Antidepressants that work for one person may not work for another. A new test that personalizes drug prescription could solve...


What is Nature Deficit Disorder?

Do you work in an office? You're likely at high risk.


What it’s like living with mental illness

Mental illness often appears in unsuspecting ways, and cannot be identified by an extra five pounds. Here, three Canadian women...