Listening is one of the simplest and most effective ways that you can provide your loved one with emotional support.  Listening demonstrates to your loved one that you are interested […]

Your Support Services Network (YSSN) is proud to announce a new partnership with Indigenous-led organization Anishnabeg Outreach (AO) to pilot AONest, a self-guided online resource designed to support mental health […]

Many mental health disorders respond very well to pharmacological interventions but for some people they may need additional help. Psychotherapy, also known as “talk therapy” is often used in conjunction […]

It could be that you and your loved one have waited months to get an appointment with a Psychiatrist. Maybe your loved one has realized that they need help and […]

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we interact and it is likely that you will be placed in a situation where mental health support services are provided virtually. This […]

Oftentimes when we think of mental health support, we think of psychiatric hospitals. Many individuals are unaware that the majority of mental health services are actually provided by community-based mental […]

By: Ryan Boyd, Up Hub summer student Misinformation can be a dangerous thing. When it comes to homelessness, there are many unfounded myths and stereotypes. These false narratives are particularly […]

By: Elaine Jackson My view of my mental health journey has been filtered through two lenses: my own feelings, thoughts and experiences on the one hand, and my health care […]

An overdose is when there is too much of a toxin (drug or alcohol) in the body that it impacts the way the brain sends signals to the rest of […]

By Tristan Coolman, President of Pflag York Region The first Pride celebration I attended was when I was 19-years-old back in June of 2007. As a young man living in […]