The Mental Health Podcast

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Good information. Good Advice. Positivity. A safe place of belonging for good mental health with the latest information and research from Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. Every episode includes the ”Coping” segment, a practical and effective tip for dealing with your mental health.

  1. FEB 19

    The Mental Health Podcast | The Psychology of Money

    Season 3 | Episode 13 Almost half of all Canadians report finances as a leading cause of stress. This can lead to insomnia, high blood pressure and headaches. Anxiety over money can also result in social isolation, reduced productivity and shame. Rina Winston is an executive life and leadership coach. She explains how you can rise above feeling shame about your finances.

    33 min

  2. FEB 5

    The Mental Health Podcast | In Focus: Alzheimer’s

    Season 3 | Episode 12 In our semi-regular feature, In Focus, we take a deep dive in Alzheimer’s Disease. We reveal 14 peer-reviewed modifications you can make to your life to possibly delay or even prevent almost half of Alzheimer’s diagnoses. Guests include one of Canada’s leading researchers of the disease, a newly diagnosed patient and an advocate who is working towards dementia friendly communities.

    38 min

  3. JAN 21

    The Mental Health Podcast | Let’s Talk, Let’s be Vulnerable

    Season 3 | Episode 11 Bell Let’s Talk Day is the largest corporate initiative for mental health in Canada. Chair, Mary Deacon, not only talks the talk, but she also indeed walks the walk when it comes to mental health. In this emotional episode, she is quite candid about her mental health journey.

    49 min

  4. JAN 15

    The Mental Health Podcast | Parents and Kids, The Stress Ripple

    Season 3 | Episode 10 The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Often, a stressed-out kid at school means a stressed-out parent at home. This was just one result of a study released by Trent University that explains an epidemic of anxiety among youth. Parents tell researchers that they are “struggling to hang on.” One of the study's authors, Professor Naomi Nichols, shares additional results and what can be done to improve things.

    38 min

  5. 12/18/2025

    The Mental Health Podcast | Good Mental Health Gifts

    Season 3 | Episode 9 Giving the gift of good mental health is the proverbial gift that keeps on giving, especially for caregivers. This week, we sit down with Rita DeMontis, the award-winning lifestyle and food editor at Sun Media. A caregiver herself, she shares thoughtful ideas designed to bring real peace to the holiday season and beyond.

    31 min

  6. 12/04/2025

    The Mental Health Podcast | Combatting Holiday Shopping Stress

    Season 3 | Episode 8 Cathrine Jansson-Boyd, a Professor of Consumer Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, U.K., is the expert retailers rely on to understand how we think—and spend. Chances are, her insights have influenced some of your past purchases without you even realizing it.  At this time of year, the competition for your attention can feel overwhelming. We asked Professor Jansson-Boyd what to watch for when you’re navigating the malls.

    34 min

  7. 11/20/2025

    The Mental Health Podcast | Beyond Nail Biting

    Season 3 | Episode 7 Many people bite their fingernails from time to time. For some, it’s just a habit, but in certain cases, it can be a sign of stress or an underlying mental health concern. Dr. Suzanne Mouton-Odum is a leading expert in North America on body-focused repetitive behaviours, such as nail-biting, cheek-biting, skin-picking and more.

    32 min

  8. 11/06/2025

    The Mental Health Podcast | In Focus: Bipolar Disorder

    Season 3 | Episode 6 - In the first episode of our new feature series, In Focus, we take a closer look at bipolar disorder, a condition that’s often misunderstood and frequently misdiagnosed. We hear from Pat Taylor, author of a powerful memoir about her journey living with bipolar disorder, which began before the term was even widely recognized. We also speak with a clinical expert to share the latest insights and information about the condition.

    36 min
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Good information. Good Advice. Positivity. A safe place of belonging for good mental health with the latest information and research from Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. Every episode includes the ”Coping” segment, a practical and effective tip for dealing with your mental health.

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  • Creator
    Ontario Shores Communications
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Mental Health Podcast