Mental Health Estrie
3355 rue College J1M 0B8 Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

If you or someone you love needs help, please reach out. New website in English.

Important update: MHE will be closed from Dec. 18th to January 3rd. During those two weeks, please hold onto your HUGS donations. As soon as we open January 4th you will be able to deposit your items. Thank you very much for your understanding and generosity!

Finding ways to enjoy rather than resist the winter season. Click below to read 10 cool ways to beat the winter blues by Elizabeth Shein (MSW, RSW, trainer at CTRI). https://ca.ctrinstitute.com//10-cool-ways-beat-winter-blu/

Sherbrooke's food aid resources during the holiday (2020) season. https://mcusercontent.com//771f6429-a1a5-4244-b879-f866e95

Learn more about the positive impact of kindness on our mental health and well-being. https://novascotia.cmha.ca/wp-conte/uploads/2018//MHAW.pdf Photo by Mary Oloumi on Unsplash

Warming up our winter blues 3 tips to manage the winter blues (2020) short video prepared by the Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-axdUWDWI44

How to help a loved one struggling with mental health issues (2020 by SSQ Insurance). https://blog.ssq.ca//how-to-help-a-loved-one-struggling-wi

This Thursday, come and join us! For details, please see below.

Prepared by Kids Help Phone, here are 30 positive, inspirational and uplifting quotes to brighten your day! https://kidshelpphone.ca//30-inspirational-quotes-to-lift/

Free virtual workshop! The holidays, your mental health and covid-19 presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association (Hamilton). If you are interested, you can choose between two dates: December 8th and 15th from 12-1pm. For more info contact [email protected] and to register: https://cmhahamilton.ca//the-holidays-your-mental-health-/

Resources to help you better navigate the holiday season in these unprecedented times. Reminders from the CDC to keep in mind:. https://www.cdc.gov//201/downloads/this-holiday-season.pdf "Here Right Now" a website helping you address your feelings of grief, loss, and worry during the pandemic. Discover lots of tips, tools, guides, and resources. ... https://howrightnow.org/ See more

Grab a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate and join us next week December 2nd, 2020 at 10am!

Understanding OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) by debunking some of the common misconceptions. https://www.ted.com//dr_natascha_m_santos_debunking_the_my

Many things seem to be outside our control lately, thus the importance of focusing on what is within our control. This includes our reactions, our actions, our way of showing up for ourselves and others, and yes, how we take care of our mental health.

Today, Dec. 15th at 12pm, is your last chance to attend this free virtual workshop: The holidays, your mental health and covid-19 presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association (Hamilton). Many interesting and creative tips and resources are shared. For more info contact [email protected] and to register: https://cmhahamilton.ca//the-holidays-your-mental-health/

Stop your negative self-talk using this technique.

TODAY Friday November 13th, 2020 is World Kindness Day. Being kind, compassionate, and generous can have a positive impact on the other person but also on your own mental health and well-being. Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around Leo Buscaglia. https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/

Looking for a way to step outside your comfort zone and challenge yourself. What about a 30-day self-care challenge (by jack.org)? Give it a try and discover ways to take care of you.

Be there for yourself especially when you are taking care of others. https://www.youtube.com/watch

What is bipolar disorder? What causes this disorder? How can be it treated? This short video further explores these questions: https://www.ted.com//helen_m_farrell_what_is_bipolar_disor

Remembrance Day 2020 - Lest We Forget. Photo by Belinda Fewings on Unsplash.