Our thoughts hold incredible power over our lives. They shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us, ultimately influencing our experiences.

Summer is often seen as a time for relaxation, sunshine, vacations, and social events. For those in eating disorder recovery, the warmer season can bring unique challenges like body image pressures, disrupted routines, and food-focused gatherings.

The theme for 2025 is “Eating Disorders: BreakTheBias & SupportFamilies”, focusing on the critical need for families, caregivers and health care workers to intervene early to best support individuals in full recovery.

Let's look at what to expect on your First Day at Westwind Counselling & Eating Disorder Recovery Centre's residential treatment!

CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association) Mental Health Week 2025 runs May 5-11th.This year’s theme is “Unmasking Mental Health”. Living with mental health challenges often forces people to hide behind a “mask” to protect themselves from judgment and discrimination.

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is sensitive to emotion – “butterflies”; “gut-feeling”; Situations that make you feel nauseous etc.

Finding and strengthening your recovery voice is an important strategy in eating disorder recovery.

How can you support yourself when you notice the eating disorder getting sneaky?

Becoming aware of how your relationship with food has been impacted can help to facilitate awareness of your food rules and fears.

Body image is the perception or picture you hold in your minds eye about your body and appearance.