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...
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...
Strongest Families Institute Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week with a Donation from Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia for NDD Program Initiative Wednesday, May 4th, 2022-During Mental Health Awareness Week, Strongest Families Institute (SFI) is pleased to announce that...
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...
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,...
Does the feeling of a new year being on the horizon make you excited to turn over a new leaf? New Year’s resolutions are tempting because a fresh calendar can feel like a clean slate— it’s a chance to...
Halloween is just around the corner! For kids, it’s marked by treats and exciting costumes, but we can’t help but think about what a great time it is to enjoy activities as a family! This month, we encourage you...
As part of Canada’s Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 3-9, 2021), the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and Strongest Families Institute (SFI) have come together to support young people heading back to the classroom amidst some particularly challenging...
This past year has had profound impacts on most Canadians’ mental health and well-being. COVID-19 has affected our mental health in many ways. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, about 38% of Canadians have experienced a decline in...
As we all prepare for the holidays, many are trying to figure out what it will mean to make a “plan for a different holiday celebration this year.” For some, this brings feelings of confusion, sadness or anxiety. We...
