By: Dr. Patricia Lingley-Pottie, CEO & Co-founder, Strongest Families Institute/IRIS software; Assistant Professor, Dalhousie University; Scientist, IWK Health Centre Introduction We are thrilled to extend our deepest gratitude to the RBC Foundation for their generous contribution of $25,000 to...
Mental Illness Awareness Week 2024 (#MIAW24) is upon us, and it’s given me pausefor thought about my own mental health journey. Growing up queer in a small CapeBreton town wasn’t always easy. I often felt like I didn’t fit...
Breaking the Waitlist Cycle: Supporting Families Facing Childhood Mental Health StrugglesAs we turn our attention to Mental Illness Awareness Week (#MIAW2024), we are reminded thatCanada’s mental health crisis is deeply affecting families. With young people and familiesexperiencing mental health...
Amid our busy lives, it’s too easy to get swept up in the hustle and bustle, often neglecting our well-being. This week, we want to encourage you to take just 10 minutes out of your day to step outside...
The Power of Saying No: How to Set Boundaries Effectively Setting boundaries is crucial not just for maintaining our well-being but for truly prioritizing our needs and goals. Here are some reasons why boundaries matter and tips on how...
The Honourable Tom Osbourne, Minister of Health and Community Services today announced the Strongest Families Institute (SFI) has expanded its stepped-care model of mental health programming in Newfoundland and Labrador. This means that more families will be able to...
An Extraordinary Achievement – Top 50 CEOs Atlantic Business Magazine We are thrilled to announce that our very own Dr. Patricia Lingley-Pottie has been selected as one of the Top 50 CEOs by Atlantic Business Magazine for 2024 marking...
Having lived with severe anxiety for most of her life, 32-year-old Mary Stubbert went to her doctor looking for medication. Instead, he recommended the Strongest Families’ ICAN program for adult anxiety and depression. It took Mary a month to...
Dr. Patricia Lingley-Pottie, and VP of Strategy and Engagement, Theresa Cunningham, joined attendees today at the Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation as they announced a $1M donation from Wayne and Debra Grund and family. This donation will see a collaboration...
Jennifer McGowan says the entire energy in her household shifted when Strongest Families came into their lives and began transforming Family Dynamics. She first experienced its “awesomeness” when she and her military husband, Sean, participated in what is now...
