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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.

This year, the theme of Eating Disorders Awareness Week is Embracing Possibilities. How can you get involved?

We know that January can be a great time to spend reflecting on your recovery journey and what you want to focus on in the upcoming year.

Author: Justine Rickard M.A. The holidays can be a time filled with joy, connections, traditions, and more. They can also be a difficult...