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The Walmsley EFAP Healthy Summer Guide

The Walmsley EFAP Healthy Summer Guide

It’s June, meaning that for most people, summer plans are starting to take shape. Whether you’re going on a road trip, planning a trip to a different country, or relaxing at home, the summer can be an exciting time for people. It can also be stressful; making plans takes time...

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Men's Health Month: Why You Don't Have To Go It Alone

Men's Health Month: Why You Don't Have To Go It Alone

June is Men’s Health Month, and the theme this year is Never Alone. This theme could not have come at a better time; recent studies from Statistics Canada indicate that men make up approximately 75% of suicides each year. There are many factors that contribute to this number, chief amongst...

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The Sandwich Generation: Who Cares for the Caregivers?

The Sandwich Generation: Who Cares for the Caregivers?

While caregiving across generations isn’t new, today’s sandwich generation faces a uniquely intense version of it. Some individuals are simultaneously caring for ageing parents while supporting their own children—sometimes young, sometimes grown and still needing help. The emotional, financial, and physical demands of this role can be relentless, often leading...

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Shift Work: Coping Skills for Life Outside the 9-to-5

Shift Work: Coping Skills for Life Outside the 9-to-5

When your alarm goes off at 4 p.m. and you’re pouring cereal in broad daylight, it’s clear you’re not living the standard 9-to-5 lifestyle. Whether you work nights, early mornings, or rotating shifts, shift work can leave you feeling out of sync, affecting your mental health, physical health, sleep, and...

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Unmasking Mental Health During Mental Health Week 2025

Unmasking Mental Health During Mental Health Week 2025

Mental Health Week takes place from May 5 to 11, 2025, and this year’s powerful theme is "Unmasking Mental Health." This national campaign invites all of us to pause and reflect on how we approach mental wellness, not just within ourselves, but also in our workplaces, communities, and families. Too...

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Carrying the Light: A Menopause Wellness Series

Carrying the Light: A Menopause Wellness Series

Part One: Understanding the Journey  Menopause is not the end of your vitality—it’s the beginning of a new chapter. Like any meaningful life transition, it brings change, questions, and the potential for personal growth.  This is the first post in a three-part series designed to support you through the menopause...

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The Healing Power of Nature: How the Outdoors Boosts Mental Health

The Healing Power of Nature: How the Outdoors Boosts Mental Health

Time spent in nature offers a range of mental health benefits and serves as an antidote to the stresses of modern life. From reducing anxiety to improving mood and enhancing overall well-being, the positive effects of nature on mental health are well-documented and frequently recommended for maintaining balance in life. ...

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World Sleep Day 2025

World Sleep Day 2025

World Sleep Day is a yearly event, started in 2008, with the aim to highlight the importance of good sleep, while also providing awareness and education on ways to lessen the burdens of sleep problems. The day was created as a response to the increasing prevalence of various sleeping disorders,...

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Nourish to Flourish: Eating to Feed Your Body, Mind, and Soul

Nourish to Flourish: Eating to Feed Your Body, Mind, and Soul

Food plays an essential role in our lives, going far beyond solely promoting our body’s physical health. There’s increasing evidence that nutrition impacts our mental health. Food also helps foster our social and cultural connections.   Scientific research continues to find that what’s healthy for our body is also healthy...

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