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Here at DCO Discourse we have discussions related to mental health, addictions, and life. We aim to provide listeners with tools and resources that will help them improve their own mental health and wellness, and support their family members, loved ones, and their community at large. If you would like to provide feedback or request future topics, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/MhSNiyMm2c2xsiv8A. If you are seeking support, we encourage you to visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to locate your nearest member centre.

  1. FEB 16

    Episode 368: On Mental Health for leaders

    In this episode, Vijay sits down with Hailey Hechtman, Executive Director of Unsinkable, to unpack what it really means to treat mental wellbeing as a leadership practice. They explore burnout, workplace vulnerability, and how organizations can move beyond stigma to create cultures that actually support people. Drawing on Hailey’s lived experience and crisis-sector leadership, the conversation dives into the power of mental health storytelling and what it takes to sustain optimism while doing emotionally demanding work. Visit Unsinkable to see the great work they're doing in supporting mental health through story telling

    39 min

  2. FEB 2

    Episode 367: Archived Episode: On Black History Month

    This week, to celebrate Black History Month in Canada, we are sharing a list of resources that can be used to explore conversations around concepts like decolonization, intersectional feminism, and the impact of race on social and economic justice.

    12 min

  3. JAN 19

    Episode 366: On Bell Let's Talk Day 2026 with Mary Deacon

    In this episode, we’re focusing on the power of conversation and the ongoing effort to reduce stigma and improve access to mental health support across Canada through Bell Let's Talk Day. We’re honoured to be joined by Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell Let’s Talk, and we'll be speaking about the evolution and impact of the Bell Let’s Talk initiative, the importance of national dialogue on mental health, and how organizations and individuals can continue to drive meaningful change. To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member centre. Many of our Member centres operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you’ll join us again next week. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode, past episodes, or request future content, you can do so using the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8. Editor's note: Hi Editor Damien here. This is the first episode we've implemented Riverside and we're still getting up to speed with multitrack editing. We'll have it fixed shortly. Thank you

    37 min

  4. JAN 5

    Episode 365: On DCO Discourse's 2025 Highlights

    In this episode, we listen to clips from our top five episodes of 2025, you’ll hear from current and previous staff at DCO including Marissa R, Caitlin P, Prabhvir G, Christina D, with guests including community members, and therapists such as Chad Mackintosh and Tracey Sebastian. It’s a reminder that the DCO discourse podcast is inherently a community initiative with many voices attached to it. I hope you enjoy! And we look forward to releasing more episodes in 2026. Check out the full episodes here: https://dcontario.fireside.fm/316 https://dcontario.fireside.fm/317 https://dcontario.fireside.fm/321 https://dcontario.fireside.fm/331 https://dcontario.fireside.fm/328

    25 min

  5. 2025-12-22

    Episode 364: On CPBAO's Cuts to Training for Psychologists

    In this episode, Vijay breaks down the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario’s proposed reforms, which aim to speed up licensure and increase access to care. While supporters argue these changes could reduce wait times, many psychologists, educators, and community organizations warn they may compromise the quality and safety of mental health care. Featuring insights from the Psychology Advocacy Network, this episode explores what’s at stake, the growing pushback from professionals, and what these decisions could mean for patients across the province. Check out the Psychology Advocacy Network's website here: https://www.psychadvocacy.ca/ and on social media @psychologyadvocacynetwork to stay updated on the incredible work they're doing! Read articles on the subject here: www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/psychologists-rally-on-parliament-hill-against-proposed-cuts-to-training/ https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/health/college-looks-to-cut-psychologist-training-requirements-citing-ford-government-changes-11280859 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-psychologists-ontario-plans-lower-training-requirements-worry/ To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member centre. Many of our Member centres operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you’ll join us again next week. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode, past episodes, or request future content, you can do so using the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8.

    29 min

  6. 2025-12-15

    Episode 363: Archived Episode: On The Importance of Sleep

    This week, we're replaying a popular episode on sleep hygiene. Caitlin shares some information on why sleep is important to our mental health, how we can try to improve our sleep quality, and some resources to learn more. Stay tuned to the end, where Vijay addresses something we didn't the first time around, the dangers of oversleeping. To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member centre. Many of our Member centres operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you’ll join us again next week. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode, past episodes, or request future content, you can do so using the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8.

    15 min

  7. 2025-12-08

    Episode 362: On Shifting Towards Cultural Humility

    This week we're doing another installment of Crisis Reports talking about a paper entitled “Rethinking Cultural Competence: Shifting to Cultural Humility”. This paper focuses on the shift happening across health and social services moving away from cultural competence and toward cultural humility. Your host, Vijay M, walks through what this means practically with some examples of how to incorporate cultural humility into crisis work. Read the full article here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7756036/pdf/10.1177_1178632920970580.pdf To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member centre. Many of our Member centres operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you’ll join us again next week. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode, past episodes, or request future content, you can do so using the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8.

    17 min

  8. 2025-12-01

    Episode 361: On Domestic Violence Awareness and Support

    November was Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Canada, so this week host Caitlin Plant is joined by Anna Najcler. Anna is the Volunteer Coordinator at the Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) of Waterloo Region and a Counselling Psychology Student, Qualifying. Anna has joined us to talk about domestic violence in its many forms, as well as sharing some of the programs SASC offers to support survivors of gender-based violence in the region. Please be aware that this podcast explores topics that may be challenging for some listeners, we encourage you to take a break if you need it and always seek out any supports available to you. Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region: https://www.sascwr.org/ The Canadian Women’s Foundation: https://canadianwomen.org/ To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member centre. Many of our Member centres operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you’ll join us again next week. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode, past episodes, or request future content, you can do so using the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8.

    18 min
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Here at DCO Discourse we have discussions related to mental health, addictions, and life. We aim to provide listeners with tools and resources that will help them improve their own mental health and wellness, and support their family members, loved ones, and their community at large. If you would like to provide feedback or request future topics, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/MhSNiyMm2c2xsiv8A. If you are seeking support, we encourage you to visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to locate your nearest member centre.

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  • Creator
    Distress and Crisis Ontario
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    369
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