Bridge the Gapp
Bridge the Gapp
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Mental health
Taking care of your mental health while expecting and caring for a baby
Taking care of your mental health while expecting and caring for a baby
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Baby Blues
Baby Blues
Sometimes being home with a new baby is difficult
Bullying
Bullying
Bullying is the repeated behaviour that intends to cause harm to another person(s). Individuals who bully, say, or do something intentionally hurtful to others and they keep doing it, with no sense of regret or remorse. They continue even when targets of bullying show or express their hurt or tell the aggressors to stop. Bullying … Continued
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
Perinatal depression and anxiety are depression and anxiety that happen anytime from the time you are pregnant until one year after your baby’s arrival. Perinatal means “around birth” and includes the time from pregnancy up to one year after baby arrives. You may have heard this called postpartum depression (PPD). Perinatal depression and anxiety can happen … Continued
Mental Health and Wellness
Mental Health and Wellness
Mental health is essential to overall health and wellness; yet, it is something that is often taken for granted. To achieve total wellness, we need to maintain both our physical and mental health. When we have good mental health and wellness we can manage our emotions and behaviours. We are able to handle life’s stressors, … Continued
Stress Management
Stress Management
Everyone experiences stress differently. But when the stress you are experiencing makes you feel overwhelmed or affects your health, happiness and ability to cope, it’s time to learn how to cope more effectively. What is the difference between “good” stress and “bad” stress? Stress is a normal physical reaction. Good stress is what motivates you to focus … Continued
Mental Illness and Stigma
Mental Illness and Stigma
What are mental illnesses? Mental illness is like any other illness. Everyone deserves care, help, and support for mental illnesses, just like for any other illness. Mental illnesses affect how we think, feel, and act. They can happen because of our genes, body, surroundings, or things we’ve been through. Big life changes or trauma can … Continued
Substance abuse and addictions
Substance abuse and addictions
What is addiction? Addiction can take many forms and shapes. It involves a compulsive or uncontrollable need to find and use a substance. Addiction can be psychological, which means that you need it to feel better mentally; or addiction can be physical, which means that your body craves the substance. All types of addiction cause … Continued
Relationships
Relationships
Healthy relationships can improve all aspects of your life. They can strengthen your mental health and wellness, build connection, and make life happier and more satisfying. Healthy relationships don’t just happen. They take work and effort. There can be ups and downs in all relationships. All relationships are unique. If a relationship isn’t working, it can … Continued
Anxiety
Anxiety
What is normal anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of worry, fear, or apprehension. Everyone experiences anxiety. It’s typical for people to feel anxious if they are in a dangerous situation, or before certain events such as public speaking, or an interview. Anxiety can help keep us safe and improve motivation and preparation. Anxiety affects our … Continued
Depression
Depression
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