Dr. Diane McIntosh
@drdianemcintosh.bsky.social
Psychiatrist, Innovator, Educator, Author, Speaker. Passionate advocate for better mental health care, champion for all who suffer from mental health challenges. Vancouver, Canada. S2 PSYCHEDUP releasing Oct-Dec 2025. #mentalhealthawareness
#BlueMonday can affect mood as new year novelty fades, there's less light + post holiday blahs. If feeling low, be gentle w/yourself. Prioritize sleep, get light, move your body, seek in-person social connection. https://ow.ly/4skB50XZOrV #SelfCare #SAD
January 19, 2026 at 6:32 PM
#BlueMonday can affect mood as new year novelty fades, there's less light + post holiday blahs. If feeling low, be gentle w/yourself. Prioritize sleep, get light, move your body, seek in-person social connection. https://ow.ly/4skB50XZOrV #SelfCare #SAD
Sleep matters! #Insomnia affects mood, concentration, productivity, health. 5 tips for #healthysleep, incl. how to quiet a racing mind at night: https://ow.ly/ebXq50XOKYG #sleephealth #mentalhealthawareness
Struggling With Sleep? Five Tips for Better Rest from Psychiatrist
Dr. Diane McIntosh shares top tips for rest and good sleep hygiene. Limit coffee after noon, no screens 1 hour pre-bed, no pets in bed, more
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January 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Sleep matters! #Insomnia affects mood, concentration, productivity, health. 5 tips for #healthysleep, incl. how to quiet a racing mind at night: https://ow.ly/ebXq50XOKYG #sleephealth #mentalhealthawareness
Making New Year's Resolutions? Eat the elephant one bite at a time. https://ow.ly/yrjP50XOL03 It takes many steps to realize big changes. It’s easy to forget the value of those steps, which help prepare your mind, body and community for changes. #MentalHealth #GoalSetting #2026Goals
Making Healthy New Year's Resolutions - Dr. Diane McIntosh
Making Healthy New Year's Resolutions. Suggestions from Dr. Diane McIntosh, Canadian psychiatrist and educator. Make a plan in small parts...
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December 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Making New Year's Resolutions? Eat the elephant one bite at a time. https://ow.ly/yrjP50XOL03 It takes many steps to realize big changes. It’s easy to forget the value of those steps, which help prepare your mind, body and community for changes. #MentalHealth #GoalSetting #2026Goals
Great article on The Conversation about dealing blahs after Xmas: https://ow.ly/2aqB50XOsaJ - Post-holiday low mood can happen. Changes in sleep, food, alcohol, and routine all affect how we feel after Christmas. Small, intentional resets can make a difference.
Why do we feel so ‘blah’ after Christmas?
A psychologist explains how to overcome the post-Christmas blues.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Great article on The Conversation about dealing blahs after Xmas: https://ow.ly/2aqB50XOsaJ - Post-holiday low mood can happen. Changes in sleep, food, alcohol, and routine all affect how we feel after Christmas. Small, intentional resets can make a difference.
The holidays can be joyful, complicated, quiet, loud, other. If today is celebration, soak it in. If today is tender, know there is no single "right way" to experience it. Taking care of your mental health—resting, setting boundaries—is enough. Share with love! #selfcompassion #mentalhealthmatters
December 25, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The holidays can be joyful, complicated, quiet, loud, other. If today is celebration, soak it in. If today is tender, know there is no single "right way" to experience it. Taking care of your mental health—resting, setting boundaries—is enough. Share with love! #selfcompassion #mentalhealthmatters
One year since launching #PSYCHEDUP! Whenever you can (pre-/post-feast walk?) revisit a few episodes: drdianemcintosh.com/psychedup/?u... Our goal: to educate, empower + inspire listeners w/honest conversations re #mentalillness + evidence-based care. #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthpodcasts
December 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
One year since launching #PSYCHEDUP! Whenever you can (pre-/post-feast walk?) revisit a few episodes: drdianemcintosh.com/psychedup/?u... Our goal: to educate, empower + inspire listeners w/honest conversations re #mentalillness + evidence-based care. #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthpodcasts
Chronic #insomnia isn’t “a bad night’s sleep.” It’s a disabling brain disorder affecting work, relationships, #mentalhealth quality of life. Allison shares: https://ow.ly/f5OJ50XLPeQ We cover how it feels, which evidence-based treatments help.
#SleepHealth #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PSYCHEDUP
#SleepHealth #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PSYCHEDUP
December 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Chronic #insomnia isn’t “a bad night’s sleep.” It’s a disabling brain disorder affecting work, relationships, #mentalhealth quality of life. Allison shares: https://ow.ly/f5OJ50XLPeQ We cover how it feels, which evidence-based treatments help.
#SleepHealth #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PSYCHEDUP
#SleepHealth #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PSYCHEDUP
Friday Dec 19 (tomorrow!) our insomnia episode releases on PSYCHEDUP! I speak with Allison, who lived with chronic insomnia for decades. We explore what insomnia feels like, and evidence-based treatments that can help.
#Insomnia #SleepHealth #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PSYCHEDUP
#Insomnia #SleepHealth #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PSYCHEDUP
December 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Friday Dec 19 (tomorrow!) our insomnia episode releases on PSYCHEDUP! I speak with Allison, who lived with chronic insomnia for decades. We explore what insomnia feels like, and evidence-based treatments that can help.
#Insomnia #SleepHealth #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PSYCHEDUP
#Insomnia #SleepHealth #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PSYCHEDUP
Feeling holiday stress? Prioritize what matters most to you. Prepare in advance. Be kind to yourself. More ideas in my blog: https://ow.ly/LF2e50XLCeY #menthalhealth #selfcare #stressmanagement
Coping with Stress During the Holidays - Dr. Diane McIntosh
Coping with Stress During the Holidays - tips from Dr. Diane McIntosh. Prepare, prioritize, say no when you have to, move your body.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Feeling holiday stress? Prioritize what matters most to you. Prepare in advance. Be kind to yourself. More ideas in my blog: https://ow.ly/LF2e50XLCeY #menthalhealth #selfcare #stressmanagement
Dementia affects not just those diagnosed but also caregivers. Your support matters immensely! Supporting dementia caregivers in my blog: https://ow.ly/FhYw50XHE6L #dementiacare #dementiaawareness #caregivingjourney #PSYCHEDUP
December 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Dementia affects not just those diagnosed but also caregivers. Your support matters immensely! Supporting dementia caregivers in my blog: https://ow.ly/FhYw50XHE6L #dementiacare #dementiaawareness #caregivingjourney #PSYCHEDUP
For many, holidays = connection + celebration. For others, holidays = stress, financial pressure, conflict, ache of grief. CMHA post re: practical ways to lower stress, set limits, strategies for holiday grief: https://ow.ly/SGri50XGui0 #mentalhealthawareness #holidaymentalhealth #griefsupport
December 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
For many, holidays = connection + celebration. For others, holidays = stress, financial pressure, conflict, ache of grief. CMHA post re: practical ways to lower stress, set limits, strategies for holiday grief: https://ow.ly/SGri50XGui0 #mentalhealthawareness #holidaymentalhealth #griefsupport
When Stephanie’s mom was diagnosed with #dementia after a stroke, everything changed. We talk about emotional and practical realities of caregiving, coping w/ stress, symptoms, burnout. Listen: ow.ly/QKkk50XE23L
#caregiving #mentalhealthawareness #brainhealth #agingwell #PSYCHEDUP #PSYCHEDUPPodcast
#caregiving #mentalhealthawareness #brainhealth #agingwell #PSYCHEDUP #PSYCHEDUPPodcast
December 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
When Stephanie’s mom was diagnosed with #dementia after a stroke, everything changed. We talk about emotional and practical realities of caregiving, coping w/ stress, symptoms, burnout. Listen: ow.ly/QKkk50XE23L
#caregiving #mentalhealthawareness #brainhealth #agingwell #PSYCHEDUP #PSYCHEDUPPodcast
#caregiving #mentalhealthawareness #brainhealth #agingwell #PSYCHEDUP #PSYCHEDUPPodcast
Eating disorders don't just affect young women; they impact all genders. Rigid ideas of who gets sick narrows understanding of mental illness. More: https://ow.ly/33yq50XyLjc. More on #eatingdisorders in latest #PSYCHEDUP. #anorexianervosa #mentalhealthawarness #mentalhealthpodcast
Beyond the Binary: Challenging Mental Illness Gender Stereotypes
Eating disorders and other mental illnesses affect all genders. Dr. Diane McIntosh explores how gender stereotypes harm diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Eating disorders don't just affect young women; they impact all genders. Rigid ideas of who gets sick narrows understanding of mental illness. More: https://ow.ly/33yq50XyLjc. More on #eatingdisorders in latest #PSYCHEDUP. #anorexianervosa #mentalhealthawarness #mentalhealthpodcast
Eating disorders aren’t vanity or willpower. #Anorexia, #bulimia & #bingeeatingdisorder are complex, tied to trauma, control & self-worth. Recovery is possible. In #PSYCHEDUP, Cedar shares her story. Dr. Mackoff & I discuss what drives #eatingdisorders & what heals.
ow.ly/kz3i50XvWpH #mentalhealth
ow.ly/kz3i50XvWpH #mentalhealth
November 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Eating disorders aren’t vanity or willpower. #Anorexia, #bulimia & #bingeeatingdisorder are complex, tied to trauma, control & self-worth. Recovery is possible. In #PSYCHEDUP, Cedar shares her story. Dr. Mackoff & I discuss what drives #eatingdisorders & what heals.
ow.ly/kz3i50XvWpH #mentalhealth
ow.ly/kz3i50XvWpH #mentalhealth
We all feel anxious sometimes: before big presentations, walking into rooms of strangers. But when does ordinary anxiety cross into #socialanxietydisorder? How to tell the difference + find help: https://ow.ly/FB2V50XrfGJ
#MentalHealthAwareness #SocialAnxiety #Psychiatry #PSYCHEDUP
#MentalHealthAwareness #SocialAnxiety #Psychiatry #PSYCHEDUP
November 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We all feel anxious sometimes: before big presentations, walking into rooms of strangers. But when does ordinary anxiety cross into #socialanxietydisorder? How to tell the difference + find help: https://ow.ly/FB2V50XrfGJ
#MentalHealthAwareness #SocialAnxiety #Psychiatry #PSYCHEDUP
#MentalHealthAwareness #SocialAnxiety #Psychiatry #PSYCHEDUP
Thank you NPs for your vital role on front lines of #mentalhealthcare. NPs are keen users of RAPIDS https://ow.ly/ogCQ50Xq8wO, sharing they appreciate help w/diagnostic + treatment clarity, shorter path to best meds + improved patient communication.
#NursePractitionerWeek #PrimaryCareInnovation
#NursePractitionerWeek #PrimaryCareInnovation
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Thank you NPs for your vital role on front lines of #mentalhealthcare. NPs are keen users of RAPIDS https://ow.ly/ogCQ50Xq8wO, sharing they appreciate help w/diagnostic + treatment clarity, shorter path to best meds + improved patient communication.
#NursePractitionerWeek #PrimaryCareInnovation
#NursePractitionerWeek #PrimaryCareInnovation
Imagine missing grad + friendships b/c your anxiety won't let you attend. In #PSYCHEDUP, I explore what it's like to live w/#socialanxiety + how evidence-based treatment can help reclaim lives. Hannah's touching story: ow.ly/L8at50XoMsB
#mentalhealthawareness #anxietyrecovery #mentalhealthpodcasts
#mentalhealthawareness #anxietyrecovery #mentalhealthpodcasts
November 8, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Imagine missing grad + friendships b/c your anxiety won't let you attend. In #PSYCHEDUP, I explore what it's like to live w/#socialanxiety + how evidence-based treatment can help reclaim lives. Hannah's touching story: ow.ly/L8at50XoMsB
#mentalhealthawareness #anxietyrecovery #mentalhealthpodcasts
#mentalhealthawareness #anxietyrecovery #mentalhealthpodcasts
Deep, diaphragmatic breathing reduces stress. Just 5 minutes deep breathing with slow, intentional exhale triggers parasympathetic response. I encourage you to integrate breathing exercises into your week! https://ow.ly/Omjm50XnjbC #WellnessAtWork #InternationalStressAwarenessDay #MentalHealth
November 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Deep, diaphragmatic breathing reduces stress. Just 5 minutes deep breathing with slow, intentional exhale triggers parasympathetic response. I encourage you to integrate breathing exercises into your week! https://ow.ly/Omjm50XnjbC #WellnessAtWork #InternationalStressAwarenessDay #MentalHealth
Honoured to receive Alum of Year from Dalhousie Medical Alum Association. Sincere thanks to DMAA team, Dr. Stephen Miller, Dean Dr. David Anderson. Heartening to be surrounded by Dalhousie’s medical alumni expressing deep pride in our alma mater and continuing love for medicine. #DalhousieUniversity
November 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Honoured to receive Alum of Year from Dalhousie Medical Alum Association. Sincere thanks to DMAA team, Dr. Stephen Miller, Dean Dr. David Anderson. Heartening to be surrounded by Dalhousie’s medical alumni expressing deep pride in our alma mater and continuing love for medicine. #DalhousieUniversity
🎃 Happy Halloweenie! 👻
Edgar is getting into the spooky spirit — wishing you a safe and fun Halloween! 🦇🖤🐾
#HappyHalloween #CatCostume #SpookySeason #MentalHealthMatters
Edgar is getting into the spooky spirit — wishing you a safe and fun Halloween! 🦇🖤🐾
#HappyHalloween #CatCostume #SpookySeason #MentalHealthMatters
October 31, 2025 at 6:11 PM
🎃 Happy Halloweenie! 👻
Edgar is getting into the spooky spirit — wishing you a safe and fun Halloween! 🦇🖤🐾
#HappyHalloween #CatCostume #SpookySeason #MentalHealthMatters
Edgar is getting into the spooky spirit — wishing you a safe and fun Halloween! 🦇🖤🐾
#HappyHalloween #CatCostume #SpookySeason #MentalHealthMatters
Recovery from #psychosis is an achievement; staying well can also be challenging. Once symptoms ease, patients may question continued treatment. Losing respect for mental illness can lead to relapse. More: https://ow.ly/w6bq50Xk5w2
#psychiatry #psycheduppodcast #schizophrenia
#psychiatry #psycheduppodcast #schizophrenia
Recovery from Psychosis: Why Respecting Your Illness Matters
Feeling better isn’t the end of recovery. Dr. Diane McIntosh explains why respecting psychosis + staying consistent with treatment...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Recovery from #psychosis is an achievement; staying well can also be challenging. Once symptoms ease, patients may question continued treatment. Losing respect for mental illness can lead to relapse. More: https://ow.ly/w6bq50Xk5w2
#psychiatry #psycheduppodcast #schizophrenia
#psychiatry #psycheduppodcast #schizophrenia
Honoured to join the Lieutenant Governor of BC, the Honourable Wendy Cocchia, to meet Cdn Medical Association President Dr. Margot Burrell, with colleague Dr. Ric Procyshyn. Inspired by Dr. Burrell's vision for our profession and the innovations shaping #CanadianHealthcare. @cmadocs.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Honoured to join the Lieutenant Governor of BC, the Honourable Wendy Cocchia, to meet Cdn Medical Association President Dr. Margot Burrell, with colleague Dr. Ric Procyshyn. Inspired by Dr. Burrell's vision for our profession and the innovations shaping #CanadianHealthcare. @cmadocs.bsky.social
Thrilled to join BC's Lieutenant Governor Honourable Wendy Cocchia + Sergio Cocchia w/Photonic Inc. Inspiring science by Drs. Stephanie Simmons + Paul Terry. #Quantumcomputing will reshape medicine + more. https://ow.ly/HSwo50XhNc9 Pride for #CanadianScience + excited for potential!
October 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Thrilled to join BC's Lieutenant Governor Honourable Wendy Cocchia + Sergio Cocchia w/Photonic Inc. Inspiring science by Drs. Stephanie Simmons + Paul Terry. #Quantumcomputing will reshape medicine + more. https://ow.ly/HSwo50XhNc9 Pride for #CanadianScience + excited for potential!
Imagine hearing voices + seeing things others can’t, while trying to live a normal day. In #PSYCHEDUP, we explore #psychosis through John’s lived experience. Dr. Randy Mackoff shares CBTP, early intervention. 🎧 drdianemcintosh.com/psychosis?ut...
#Schizophrenia #MentalHealth #mentalhealthpodcasts
#Schizophrenia #MentalHealth #mentalhealthpodcasts
October 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Imagine hearing voices + seeing things others can’t, while trying to live a normal day. In #PSYCHEDUP, we explore #psychosis through John’s lived experience. Dr. Randy Mackoff shares CBTP, early intervention. 🎧 drdianemcintosh.com/psychosis?ut...
#Schizophrenia #MentalHealth #mentalhealthpodcasts
#Schizophrenia #MentalHealth #mentalhealthpodcasts
#WorldMentalHealthDay: a day to raise awareness + spread hope. And launch of S2 #PSYCHEDUP, w/focus on #Resilience. My guest, broadcaster
Gill Deacon, shares health challenges + path to recovery. drdianemcintosh.com/resilience/?... You’ll be inspired! Pls follow + share #mentalhealthpodcast #WMHD25
Gill Deacon, shares health challenges + path to recovery. drdianemcintosh.com/resilience/?... You’ll be inspired! Pls follow + share #mentalhealthpodcast #WMHD25
October 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
#WorldMentalHealthDay: a day to raise awareness + spread hope. And launch of S2 #PSYCHEDUP, w/focus on #Resilience. My guest, broadcaster
Gill Deacon, shares health challenges + path to recovery. drdianemcintosh.com/resilience/?... You’ll be inspired! Pls follow + share #mentalhealthpodcast #WMHD25
Gill Deacon, shares health challenges + path to recovery. drdianemcintosh.com/resilience/?... You’ll be inspired! Pls follow + share #mentalhealthpodcast #WMHD25