Treatments in Canada: Ways to Recover our Mental Health Balance
Most people can address their mental health concerns by being aware of them, learning about them and by introducing changes in their lives that increase the factors that protect their mental well-being.
Read MoreUnderstanding Addiction
An addiction is a habit or behaviour that is very hard to stop and interferes with a person’s life. Addictions can include dependence on a substance such as alcohol or a drug,…
Read MoreMental Health Stigma
Many people from different cultures, socio-economic backgrounds and religions have developed negative ideas about mental health problems and illnesses. This is called mental health stigma. It leads to discrimination and mistreatment of those…
Read MoreSupport for Mental Health Concerns and Addictions
You have several choices to get help.
Read MoreSettlement Stress and Mental Health Problems
Sometimes settlement stress puts us out of balance, which can create mental health problems. Mental health problems affect people’s emotions, thoughts and actions, and cause difficulties in everyday activities, whether at…
Read MoreSettlement Stress or Cultural Shock: Tips to Keep Healthy
People react differently to the same stressors. Some people are more affected than others. It depends on personality types, family upbringing, life experiences, genetics, available resources and the ability to access…
Read MoreStages of Adapting to Life in Canada
Many people go through several steps, or stages, in their adaptation process to a new country. Some take longer than others to adapt and this may be related to having lived life…
Read MoreFor Service Providers: Virtual Support Strategies
written by ISANS Pre-Employment Online Facilitator, this article discusses the challenges and unique opportunities that present themselves when supporting individuals in virtual settings
Read MoreFor Service Providers: Tips for Virtual Networking
written by ISANS Pre-Employment Workshops Coordinator, this article outlines the advantages of networking online and offers useful tips for successful virtual networking
Read MoreHandbook for Volunteer EAL Tutors
Volunteers offer a wealth of individual experiences and perspectives. In this handbook, volunteer EAL tutors will discover or re-discover ideas and solutions to help tutor and learner enjoy a series…
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