As the winter days get shorter, darker and colder, many of us have less energy and a lower mood. In fact, the third Monday in January, also known as “Blue Monday”, is commonly thought of as the saddest day of the year due to stressors like post-holiday blues, weight gain, chilly and dark days, failure to stick to New Year’s resolutions and the arrival of holiday bills. Although there might not be much science behind Blue Monday, “the winter blues” are all too real for many of us.

BounceBack® is a free, evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program designed to assist primary care providers in providing support to adults and youth 15+ who need help managing low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry.

The COVID-19 situation in Kenora is concerning and a State of Emergency was declared this week due to the surge in cases.

Season's greetings from everyone at CMHA Kenora Branch

Although anxiety, depression, and loneliness may occur anytime during the year, the stress of the holidays can amplify these feelings.

Conversion ‘therapy’ is a harmful practice that puts the mental health of 2SLGBTQ+ people at risk