Oakville DefeatDepression

Seasonal depression and clinical depression exhibit similar symptoms, including social withdrawal and weight gain, which may make it hard for sufferers to distinguish between the two. Now is the time for people who fear that they may experience symptoms of depression or that their depression may worsen during the winter months to make a plan. #defeatdepression #mentalhealth #mentalillness #mentalhealthmatters

Now accepting applications for volunteers to join the committee! If you require additional information, please contact [email protected]

Going for a walk, doing a workout you found on YouTube, or even some yoga are all great ways to ease your mind! Find your favourite activities or exercises and stick to them. Consistency is key!

Join the Organizing Committee!

2020 has had a significant impact on the mental health of Canadians. The organizations we support need your help now more than ever. The 2021 Defeat Depression Walks/Runs will take place the last weekend in May! We are currently looking for dedicated community-minded individuals to join an organizing committee and help organize a Defeat Depression event in your community. Take an active role in helping local mental health programs and join the team! The Defeat Depression camp...Continue reading

"Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the bu...rden: it is easier to say My tooth is aching than to say My heart is broken." - C.S. Lewis We often discredit mental illness and fail to recognize how serious the mental toll it can take on us. Like any illness, it is painful and it deserves proper treatment and care. #mentalillness #stigma