There are more than 8 million Caregivers in Canada, and that number is rising fast. They save the healthcare system more than $32 billion a year but get little compensation in return. If it weren't for them, the entire Canadian healthcare system would collapse in less than a day. More than half report they are at or near burnout. Our guests discuss…

This is the first of a recurring segment, Ask The Pharmacist. What does my mental health medication actually do for me? How do I know if it’s the right dosage or even the right type? Our pharmacist, who specializes in mental health meds has the answers. By the way, if you have questions about your prescription, send us an email thementalhealthpodca…

While there are no easy fixes for depression or anxiety, there are some hacks to affect quick, temporary change. From manipulating what is sometimes called the "soul" nerve to twisting a certain finger to change your mood. This episode has bio-hacks for your sleep, what you eat and how you move.By Ontario Shores Communications

The final episode in a three part series dealing with addictions. Kevin’s guest is Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. He discusses the impact addiction has on our society especially the fact that it is connected with 70% of crime in Ontario. With a background in treating addictions, he has some interesting insights…

He is the mayor of Ontario's 6th largest city. That is a long way from where he came from. Homeless and addicted to drugs and booze, Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter not only cleaned himself up, he now leads the fight to help others who were just like him. In this episode, he opens up about his journey from Rock Bottom Right to The Top. (This is the second …

He helped reimagine morning radio, listened to by millions. However, Humble Howard had a secret...an alcohol addiction. Without telling anyone, he quit the bottle 8 years ago and has been sober ever since. In this episode, he opens up with his deepest dive to date into his addiction. (Part 1 of a 3 part podcast series on addiction)…

When it comes to New Year's Resolutions, we seldom think of making them for our kids, especially around their mental health. Child Psychologist Dr. Khush Amaria joins Kevin to talk about how new "habits" for our children that not only can be achievable, but that will give them coping lessons that will carry them into adulthood. Stay tuned at the en…

It's supposed to be the "most wonderful time of year". For many, especially those living with depression disorders, it's a time of anxiety. Whether it's because of being lonely, money issues or struggling with family dynamics, some are left wishing for January 2nd to come so it can all be over. In this episode, Psychologist Dr. Lorraine Patterson t…

As our population ages, the numbers of those living with dementia will increase right along. There is no cure and often the person's lifespan is only between 6 to 10 years. We rarely hear directly from those living with dementia exactly what it feels like. In this emotional episode, Bea Kraayenhof gives a first hand account of cognitive decline wit…

It can have the same impact on your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Loneliness is a serious mental health issue, further complicated by the pandemic. Kevin's guests include social worker Loretta Karikari, from The Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, and Michael DiIorio, a Loneliness Life Coach.…

When it comes to mental health, our youth are in big trouble. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for kids aged 10 to 19 years. Youth who need mental health services are often not well supported: less than 20 per cent receive appropriate treatment. Why is it worse for youth today than it was years ago? What can we do about it? What should …

What better place for a new podcast on mental health to begin than, well, the beginning. Dr Phil Klassen from Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences gives us the basics on depression, anxiety and other mental health issues. Also in this episode, Christina Fuda explains what Mental Health First Aid is and how you can use it with yourself a…

Episode 120 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast features Sajel Bellon, Mental Health, Trauma, Stress and Wellness Expert. This #MindVine podcast is hosted by Julie VanHartingsveldt, External Relations Specialist. The two discuss well-being, human connection, positive transformation and growth for individuals and organizations. The podcast is als…

Episode 119 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast features Dr. Elizabeth Coleman, forensic psychiatrist, and Cathy Duivesteyn, Director of the forensic mental health program. The two discuss everything forensic mental health, including NCR, passes, missing patients and recovering from complex mental illness. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darr…

Episode 118 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast features renowned psychiatric emergency advocate Dr. Scott Zeller talking EmPATH and Ontario Shores' desire to bring a psychiatric emergency service to Durham Region. Dr. Zeller was visiting from California, where he developed the EmPATH model and began sharing it across the globe. The #MindVine po…

In Episode 117 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast features caregiver and filmmaker Shabnam Sukhdev with her daughter, Ishaa Chopra. Shabnam and Ishaa discuss their journey with #mentalillness which lead to the documentary 'Unfinished'. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is also available on Spotify, …

In Episode 116 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast Caregiver and Translational Researcher Ty Redublo shares his story as a young caregiver and his work as Translation Researcher supporting young people caring for loved ones. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is also available on Spotify, Amazon Music…

In Episode 115 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast Rachel Sumner, Chief Executive Officer at TALENT and Dawne Barbieri, Vice President, Clinical Services and Research at Ontario Shores, discuss how their two organizations are working together to address this growing shortage by jointly developing a comprehensive suite of micro-credentials for #m…

In Episode 114 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast we are talking #internationalwomensday with Suzanne Duncan, VP of philanthropy at Canadian Women's Foundation. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is also available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts.…

In Episode 113 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast we are talking eating disorders with Dr. Neal Anzai, psychiatrist on our Eating Disorders Unit (EDU) and with our Adolescent Eating Disorders Day Treatment Program. The #MindVine podcast is hosted Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is also available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple P…

In recognition of Bell Let’s Talk Day and its 2023 theme of ‘Let’s Change This’, Dr. Phil Klassen, VP of Medical Affairs at Ontario Shores, and John Henry, Regional Chair for Durham Region, discuss mental health and our hospital’s efforts to secure funding to build Canada’s first ever emergency psychiatric unit. The proposed Emergency Psychiatric A…

In Episode 111 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast we are talking about the impact of #mentalillness of families, with Kicking the Darkness author Shane Christensen. Shane's journey with #mentalillness started in the 70s with his older brother and continued with the #mentalhealth challenges faced by his son. He shares his story on the #MindVine …

In Episode 110 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast we are discussing the importance of knowledge translation in a mental healthcare setting. Ontario Shores' Dr. Mary Chiu, Research Coordinator, Natalie Lowe, Knowledge Translation Champion, discuss how organizations like Ontario Shores can benefit from a process that enhances organizational knowl…

In Episode 109 of the #MindVine mental health podcast, we welcome special guests visiting Ontario Shores for Take A Kid to Work Day, which was held on Nov. 2, 2022. The special guests joined host Darryl Mathers (@darrylmathers) in asking questions of Christina Fuda, Mental Health First Aid Coordinator, and Jeff Connelly, Mental Health Nurse. The po…

In Episode 108 of the #MindVine mental health podcast, we talk with Dr. Amer Burhan, Physician-in-Chief at Ontario Shores, and Dr. Winnie Sun, Assistant Professor at Ontario Tech, about the Advancement for Dementia Care Centre (ADCC). The ADCC aims to improve the quality of life of those living with dementia by using innovation to develop new appro…

In Episode 107 of the #MindVine mental health podcast, we talk Occupational Therapy Month with our own Claudia McDonell and Volker Brandt, who provide a range of services to both inpatient and outpatient population. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.…

In Episode 106 of the #MindVine mental health podcast, Michelle Michener-Rousell, a social worker in the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy program at Ontario Shores and Shauna Moore, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead, discuss National day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Week and the role we can all play in making meaningful change.…

Jeff Marchant, Firefighter discusses his journey with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and his dedication to improving the #mentalhealth of first responders on Episode 105 of the #MindVine​ Podcast. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. #ptsd…

Debbie and Mel Clench, Mental Health Advocates discusses their journey on Episode 104 of the #MindVine​ Podcast. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.By Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

Greg Samuelson an RN and Registered Psychotherapist at Ontario Shores discusses Mindfulness on Episode 103 of the #MindVine​ Podcast. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.By Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

Amanda Grant, Fitness Coach and Mental Health Advocate (@mandersvibe) discusses her journey with #mentalillness and how it has impacted her family on Episode 102 of the #MindVine​ Podcast. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts.…

Constable James Jefferson, Wellness Coordinator, Greater Sudbury Regional Police discusses his journey with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, suicidal ideation and his dedication to improving the #mentalhealth of first responders on Episode 101 of the #MindVine​ Podcast. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast …

As we celebrate our 100th #MindVine episode, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Nadia D'luso and Dr. Lauren David from Ontario Shores as we discuss psychology, the science of behaviour, and its impact on virtually every aspect of our lives. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is also available on Spotify, Am…

In Episode 99 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast, we are talking diversity, inclusion and mental health with Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa, a physician, spoken word poet, and advocate for marginalized communities. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is also available on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podca…

In Episode 98 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast we are discussing the importance of caregivers, particularly for loved ones living with #dementia. Caregiver Ron Beleno joins Ontario Shores' Dr. Mary Chiu, Research Coordinator, Nancy Burns, Social Worker, Geriatric Transitional Unit, and Elaine Miller, Patient and Family Relations Leader, for a…

In recognition of National Mental Health Week, Episode 97 of the #MindVine podcast features Fatima Tahir, a social worker, and Robin Lazo, a patient, discussing their experience with trauma and the Traumatic Stress Clinic at Ontario Shores. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is also available on Spotify …

In recognition of #InternationalWomensDay2022, External Relations Specialist Julie VanHartingsveldt, hosts Episode 96 of the #MindVine podcast featuring a conversation on workplace bias and the impact of the #pandemic with Jeanie Zabukovec, Manager of Research and Academics, Roxanne Cain, Manager of Centralized Scheduling and Staffing Office, and M…

Former NHL defenceman Jay Harrison discusses his journey from the ice to the mental health field on Episode 95 of the #MindVine​ Podcast. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.By Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

It's Black History Month and Episode 94 of the #MindVine​ Podcast is proud to feature speaker and advocate Asante Haughton (@asantetalks) talking #mentalillness as well as issues impacting #mentalhealth in black communities. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.…

Episode 93 of the #MindVine​ Podcast features Sportsnet Central host Ken Reid (@SNKenReid) discussing his journey with #mentalillness. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.By Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

Episode 92 of the #MindVine​ Podcast features advocate Sterling Renzoni discussing #mentalhealth, #eatingdisorders, and his recovery journey on #BellLetsTalkDay. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.By Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

Episode 91 of the #MindVine​ Podcast features Olympic hero and #mentalhealth advocate Silken Laumann (@SilkenLaumann) discussing her personal journey with mental illness. We caught up with Silken as she hosted the Pandemic Heroes - Standing Up for Mental Health Gala on December 2, 2021 at the OMNI King Edward Hotel in Toronto. The #MindVine podcast…

Episode 90 of the #MindVine​ Podcast features Ontario Shores' VP of Medical Services, Dr. Phil Klassen, discussing all things trauma, including its connection to mental health and impact on society. Hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers), the #MindVine podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.…

Episode 89 of the #MindVine​ Podcast features #mentalhealth advocate Jordon Beenen, who shares his journey with #mentalillness and experience with bullying in his youth. Hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers), the #MindVine podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.By Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

Episode 88 of the #MindVine​ Podcast discusses Recovery College with Erica McDiarmid, National Manager, Recovery Colleges, CMHA National as well as Dr. Simone Arbour, Research Scientist at Ontario Shores. Hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers), the #MindVine podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.…

Episode 87 of the #MindVine​ Podcast features #mentalhealth advocate Chelsea Lall sharing her story of growing up with #anxiety and #depression while also facing physical and social media bullying. Hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@cbovie1), the #MindVine podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.…

Episode 86 of the #MindVine​ Podcast discusses the link between physical and mental health with Sheivonne Thompson, Recreation Therapist at Ontario Shores. The episode also features Invest Durham's Jacquie Severs discussing opportunities for recreation in Durham Region. Hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers), the #MindVine podcast is available o…

It's National Mental Health Week and Episode 85 of the #MindVine​ Podcast talks about mental health with Dr. Daniela Hlousek, a psychiatrist at Ontario Shores. Dr. Hlousek discusses some of the trends she's seeing as well as offers tips and advice on what to look for when a family member, colleague or friend may be struggling with their mental heal…

It's National Mental Health Week and Episode 84 of the #MindVine​ Podcast talks about women's mental health with Dr. Caitlin McKeever, a psychiatrist at Ontario Shores. Dr. McKeever talks about common issues impacting women, signs, symptoms, and how to help. This #MindVine​ podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and special guest host…

It's National Mental Health Week and Episode 83 of the #MindVine​ Podcast features #mentalhealth advocate and former NHL player Shayne Corson (@ShayneCorson27) sharing his personal recovery from #anxiety and #depression. This #MindVine​ podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@cbovie1).…