Modern Day Mental Health

MDMH - Ep.10 - Trust

This week on Modern Day Mental Health, Stephen and I explore trust. Our experiences with trust can often be overlooked, it can affect how we feel about ourselves and others. It can lead to suspicion and anxiety, as well as be very uplifting and empowering. What is your experience, how do you cope?

We hope you enjoy it.

 

Have a great week everyone!

 

Stephen and I can be reached at the following email addresses, should you wish to share your comments or thoughts.

 

Stephen.bestbrosmedia@gmail.com

 

Chris.bestbrosmedia@gmail.com

 

MDMH - Ep.9 - Suicide Awareness - Do you have it?

This week Stephen and I discuss the signs that are almost always demonstrated by those contemplating suicide. What are they? What can you do to help someone be safe at this critical time?

WARNING      *This episode may contain triggers for some people.     WARNING

 

Suicide Coalition of Canada: 

https://988.ca/

or

Phone: 9-8-8 

 

Government of Canada - Mental Health Services

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html

 

Mental Health Commission of Canada

https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/what-we-do/suicide-prevention/

 

 

 

 

MDMH - Ep.8 - Big boys don't cry.

This week, Stephen and I discuss the fact that although the mass majority of us suffer from varying degrees of mental health issues, men tend to deal (or not deal) with them very differently, often leading to further degradation of mental health. Cultural perceptions and gender roles, amongst other factors, contribute to this in ways that do not affect women equally. The trend is showing signs of slowing but we still have a long way to go.

Below is a brief listing of resources available to men in Canada. We hope it is of value to some of you.

 

Chris & Stephen.

 

 

Canadian men’s group listing

 

CANADIAN (NATIONAL)

https://mensgroup.com/mens-group-canada/

 

https://www.anxietycanada.com/articles/mindshift-groups-for-men-partnership/

 

https://affordabletherapynetwork.com/

 

https://menandfamilies.org/

 

NEWFOUNDLAND  AND LABRADOR

https://firstlightnl.ca/program/mens-group%EF%BB%BF/

 

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/publications/

 

NOVA SCOTIA

https://novascotia.cmha.ca/events/mens-peer-support-group/

 

NEW BRUNSWICK

https://www.ementalhealth.ca/New-Brunswick/Males-Boys-Teenagers-Men/index.php?m=heading&ID=119/

 

QUEBEC

https://amiquebec.org/men/

 

ONTARIO

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/groups/on/toronto?category=mens-issues/

MANITOBA

https://thrivecommunitysupportcircle.com/events/mens-support-circle/

SASKATCHEWAN

https://cmhasaskatoon.ca/mens-support-group/

 

ALBERTA

https://ccmfalberta.ca/

 

BRITISH COLUMBIA

https://mender.ca/groups/

 

YUKON

http://headsupguys.ca/

https://www.kwanlindun.com/events/mens-group/

 

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

 

 

NUNAVUT

https://www.nnsl.com/news/atii-angutiit-helps-create-mens-support-groups-7273779/

 

MDMH - Ep.7 - You First

Hey everyone!

This week Stephen and I discuss the importance of self care. We often hear a lot about taking care of your body but only now, are people starting to recognize the need to take care of our mental state as well. Today's world offers a lot of stress and deadlines. Many of us are frequently running against a clock or facing a mountain of responsibility and it is virtually impossible to manage such things if your MIND and body, are not up to the task. There are things that you can do to help, simple things but they all start with you first.  

 

 

MDMH - Ep.6 - "Sharenting" - What is it and what are the risks ?

Today Stephen and I discuss something that neither of us knew, is even an issue in today's social media laden world. Sharenting is the practice of parents raising their kids in front of a social media camera, to be shared by all. Stephen and I discuss the very real potential for long term mental health issues that can be suffered by some of kids involved in the practice. Why is this being done and what are the risks?

Join us and see for yourself, if you are a participant or like us, naïve to this reality.

MDMH - Ep.5 - Self Image (Part 2)

Happy Sunday everyone!

 

Today, we conclude last week's episode on Self Image and the effects that it can have on us, as individuals. We hope you enjoy it.

 

We are currently lining up some of our planned guests and we are excited to soon be sharing their stories.

 

We thank everyone who is supporting us in this new project of ours and although we have had a few missteps on the road so far, we promise you that we are learning and continue to strive to create meaningful, quality content that will be of value to all that join us.

 

Join us every Sunday at 9am (EST)for another episode and please feel free to leave any feedback for us in the Comments section of the Podbean app.

 

Have a great week everyone and thank you for your support!

 

Chris & Stephen

MDMH - Ep.4 - Self Image (Part 1)

In this week's episode, Stephen and I discuss self image and the ramifications that it has on our mental health. Self image can be impacted by internal and external forces alike, derived from other people as well as the media and even parents.

Come join us and share your thoughts or comments on the Podbean app. Stayed turned for part 2 of this conversation, next week.

 

New episodes drop weekly on Sundays at 9am EST

MDMH - Ep.3 - Saying "No"

In today's episode Stephen and I talk about the power of saying "No". This might sound a little counter intuitive because the word "No" often carries a rather negative weight or negative connotation but in fact, it can also be a source of power towards your own self care. There can be times when we all experience having too much on our plate and saying "no" can not only benefit you, your stress or your aggravation levels but it  can also provide others with a calmer, more constructive and more pleasant interaction with the person that knew well enough to say it. Join us and see what we mean.