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...
Direct and Timely Mental Health Support Access for Canadian Veterans and their families Strongest Families was so pleased to welcome the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs, to our offices on Monday, November 7. He and Parliamentary Secretary...
Join us in celebrating Strongest Families Institute’s Impact through the inspiring journeys of Kim Woodford, Theresa Cunningham, Kati Lavigne, April Schwanz, Katie Nickerson, Kyra MacIsaac, and Naomi LeBlanc at SFI. Discover their proud moments and their incredible impact on...
As provinces across Canada begin easing COVID-19 restrictions, it is normal to have mixed feelings. After living with restrictions for more than two years, it can be unnerving to adjust to life without them It is okay if these...
On this International Day of Awesomeness, we want to remind you how awesome you truly are! Sometimes, it can be hard to remember how awesome we are when life gets busy or overwhelming. During these times, it is important...
Celebrating You On Valentine’s Day with Strongest Families Institute! During this time of year, love is in the air! During Valentine’s Day we often focus on the love we have for others by writing cards, gifting chocolates, and visiting...
On Bell Let’s Talk Day Canadians from coast to coast to coast take to their phones and stay connected with one another in the name of mental health. For every call, text, tweet or TikTok using the hashtag #BellLetsTalk,...
Many people living with mental illness often experience negative attitudes, feelings or behaviors from others or themselves because of their mental health condition. Many people with mental illness feel that the stigma they experience is worse than the condition...
