Teen Run Group - Team Unbreakable

The GBFHT in Collingwood is running our third running group for youth struggling with depression, anxiety, and suicidality. Call 7054445885 if you live in the area and are a high school student. Bring a friend! You don't need to be a runner or even know how to run.

Olympic Fever

Ever wonder how the athletes keep their focus and motivation? Check out this link that outlines research and CBT strategies that help our athletes to be competitive.

I'm thinking, if it's good enough for them, it's likely good enough for us! 

http://www.slideshare.net/uzabeaga51/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-effects-on-athlete-performance-12522935

SHC

@brainsciencenew

Visit @brainsciencenew on Twitter for great updates on brain research and it's impact on behaviour, mood and relationships.

Use Mindfulness to cope with Depression

For years and years, people have used mindfulness to cope with various aspects of mental health and wellbeing.

Once again, there is a current shift toward coping using mindfulness techniques, or skills if you will.

There are several apps, online videos (Youtube), CD's and website that can help you get started.

Check out this link - ignore, if possible the advertisements throughout:

http://www.depression-self-help-info.com/coping-with-depression.html

Also, visit your App store on your computer or device and enter search words such as: relaxation; mindfulness; meditations.

Same goes for Twitter - which has great '1 liners' and good links to various self-help tools.

Warm regards this November,
Sarah

So, who needs therapy?

So, who needs therapy?- people who value their emotional well-being
- people who want to live life to the fullest
- people who want to learn alternative ways to solve problems
- people who want to learn more about themselves
- people who realize that it is okay to look for help in dealing with issues that are too difficult to deal with on their own
- people just like you!

SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically begins in the fall and lasts through the winter. Do you notice symptoms like low mood, feeling hopeless, being on-edge, little energy, leaden feeling, social withdrawa...l, oversleeping, loss of interest, appetite changes, craving carbs, weight gain, and limited concentration??... recurring in the same cycle annually?

Visit the Mayo Clinics website at: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/seasonal-affective-disorder/DS00195

MH Twitter Feeds

Looking for Twitter feeds related to mental health and wellbeing?
Try following these folks:

• mindyourmind;
• psychalive;
• CAMH Foundation;
• kidshelpphone;
• rural mental health;
• and , psychology today.