SickNotWeak
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We help people understand that mental illness is a sickness, not a weakness. Founded by Michael Landsberg, we are a statement, a community, a movement. #SickNotWeak
Check out Mood Disorders Society of Canada's guide for tips and tools to manage insomnia.
#SickNotWeak #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealth
#SickNotWeak #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealth
Struggling with insomnia? You’re not alone.
Explore our new resource for information, tools, and tips to help you understand and manage insomnia, whether it’s occasional or every night.
👉 insomnia.mdsc.ca
#InsomniaAwareness #SleepHealth #BetterSleep #MentalHealthCanada
Explore our new resource for information, tools, and tips to help you understand and manage insomnia, whether it’s occasional or every night.
👉 insomnia.mdsc.ca
#InsomniaAwareness #SleepHealth #BetterSleep #MentalHealthCanada
February 12, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Check out Mood Disorders Society of Canada's guide for tips and tools to manage insomnia.
#SickNotWeak #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealth
#SickNotWeak #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealth
Mental health challenges are real even in high pressure professions like law. Yet conversations in legal workplaces often stay quiet. This needs to change!
Join Mental Health Research Canada's free webinar, “The Right NOT to Remain Silent,” and be part of the change
Register: tinyurl.com/5jpuvdkf
Join Mental Health Research Canada's free webinar, “The Right NOT to Remain Silent,” and be part of the change
Register: tinyurl.com/5jpuvdkf
February 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Mental health challenges are real even in high pressure professions like law. Yet conversations in legal workplaces often stay quiet. This needs to change!
Join Mental Health Research Canada's free webinar, “The Right NOT to Remain Silent,” and be part of the change
Register: tinyurl.com/5jpuvdkf
Join Mental Health Research Canada's free webinar, “The Right NOT to Remain Silent,” and be part of the change
Register: tinyurl.com/5jpuvdkf
Step up for Defeat Depression 2026!
It's more than a walk, it’s hope in action.
#SickNotWeak #DefeatDepression #MentalHealthMatters
It's more than a walk, it’s hope in action.
#SickNotWeak #DefeatDepression #MentalHealthMatters
🏃♀️Mark Your Calendars!
Join us by participating in Defeat Depression 2026. Every step taken helps raise funds for mental health programs & initiatives.
Register today! www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #MentalHealthMatters #RunForHope #SaveTheDate #May302026
Join us by participating in Defeat Depression 2026. Every step taken helps raise funds for mental health programs & initiatives.
Register today! www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #MentalHealthMatters #RunForHope #SaveTheDate #May302026
February 12, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Step up for Defeat Depression 2026!
It's more than a walk, it’s hope in action.
#SickNotWeak #DefeatDepression #MentalHealthMatters
It's more than a walk, it’s hope in action.
#SickNotWeak #DefeatDepression #MentalHealthMatters
Tumbler Ridge shootings highlight the need for mental health support for survivors and their community https://ow.ly/I68950Ye3kF
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #YouAreNotAlone #Depression #Anxiety #PTSD #Trauma
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #YouAreNotAlone #Depression #Anxiety #PTSD #Trauma
Tumbler Ridge shootings highlight the need for mental health support for survivors and their community
The Canadian Emergency Response Psychosocial Support Network offers a directory of mental health services across Canada, a mental health self-assessment tool, and individual and community mental-health tool kits.
can connect people with mental health resources.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Tumbler Ridge shootings highlight the need for mental health support for survivors and their community https://ow.ly/I68950Ye3kF
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #YouAreNotAlone #Depression #Anxiety #PTSD #Trauma
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #YouAreNotAlone #Depression #Anxiety #PTSD #Trauma
Fuel Your Mind🧠
Hobbies aren't just "extra" activities; they are vital tools for emotional regulation and reclaiming your sense of self.
Give yourself permission to play today. It’s not a waste of time if it helps you feel like you again.
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA
Hobbies aren't just "extra" activities; they are vital tools for emotional regulation and reclaiming your sense of self.
Give yourself permission to play today. It’s not a waste of time if it helps you feel like you again.
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA
February 11, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Team Canada for the win❤️
Belonging creates safe spaces to speak up, ask for help, and share stories without stigma. That’s what mental wellness looks like - in sport and beyond.
#EndTheStigma #Inclusion #TeamCanada #GoCanadaGo #WinterOlympics2026
Belonging creates safe spaces to speak up, ask for help, and share stories without stigma. That’s what mental wellness looks like - in sport and beyond.
#EndTheStigma #Inclusion #TeamCanada #GoCanadaGo #WinterOlympics2026
February 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Team Canada for the win❤️
Belonging creates safe spaces to speak up, ask for help, and share stories without stigma. That’s what mental wellness looks like - in sport and beyond.
#EndTheStigma #Inclusion #TeamCanada #GoCanadaGo #WinterOlympics2026
Belonging creates safe spaces to speak up, ask for help, and share stories without stigma. That’s what mental wellness looks like - in sport and beyond.
#EndTheStigma #Inclusion #TeamCanada #GoCanadaGo #WinterOlympics2026
Before You Toss the Word 'Bipolar' Around, Consider This https://ow.ly/3LFX50Y9065
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Bipolar
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Bipolar
Before You Toss the Word 'Bipolar' Around, Consider This
"Oh, she must be bipolar or something.”
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February 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Before You Toss the Word 'Bipolar' Around, Consider This https://ow.ly/3LFX50Y9065
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Bipolar
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Bipolar
When someone close to you is struggling, your words matter. Whether you're encouraging them to seek help or simply showing support, the way you talk about depression can make a big difference.
Starting the conversation can be the first step toward healing.
👉 depressionhurts.ca/en/informati...
Starting the conversation can be the first step toward healing.
👉 depressionhurts.ca/en/informati...
February 10, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Join @theglobeandmail.com for a free virtual event exploring the realities of postpartum depression. tinyurl.com/2n7nhcjf
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #PostpartumDepression #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #PostpartumDepression #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma
Postpartum Mental Health Matters 💛
Nearly 1 in 4 Canadian moms report experiencing postpartum depression.
Join this free virtual conversation.
🗓️ Feb 26, 2026, from 12 PM-1 PM ET
💻 Free online event
➡️ Register now & share: globeandmailevents.com/postpartumde...
#PostpartumDepression
Nearly 1 in 4 Canadian moms report experiencing postpartum depression.
Join this free virtual conversation.
🗓️ Feb 26, 2026, from 12 PM-1 PM ET
💻 Free online event
➡️ Register now & share: globeandmailevents.com/postpartumde...
#PostpartumDepression
February 10, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Join @theglobeandmail.com for a free virtual event exploring the realities of postpartum depression. tinyurl.com/2n7nhcjf
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #PostpartumDepression #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #PostpartumDepression #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma
Calling all Veterans and Veteran families! Join the Mood Disorders Society of Canada for their 2nd #mentalhealth webinar on February 18th at 2pm ET.
Topic: Recent Advances in Treatment Research
Register now https://tinyurl.com/y3mwxmda
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealthMatters #VeteransSupport
Topic: Recent Advances in Treatment Research
Register now https://tinyurl.com/y3mwxmda
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealthMatters #VeteransSupport
February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Calling all Veterans and Veteran families! Join the Mood Disorders Society of Canada for their 2nd #mentalhealth webinar on February 18th at 2pm ET.
Topic: Recent Advances in Treatment Research
Register now https://tinyurl.com/y3mwxmda
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealthMatters #VeteransSupport
Topic: Recent Advances in Treatment Research
Register now https://tinyurl.com/y3mwxmda
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealthMatters #VeteransSupport
Register for Defeat Depression 2026 & help fund vital mental health programs & research.
Your participation makes a real impact. Don't delay—your involvement is crucial, plus you could win a prize!
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MDSC #MakeADifference #RegisterNow
Your participation makes a real impact. Don't delay—your involvement is crucial, plus you could win a prize!
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MDSC #MakeADifference #RegisterNow
February 9, 2026 at 8:55 PM
We're all about trying to #EndTheStigma
Stigma is the elephant in the room. Stigma can seem invisible but its effects are not. Taking action against stigma begins with you and your own recovery.
Learn how you can join the fight against mental illness stigma! 👉️ mdsc.ca/stigma/eleph...
Learn how you can join the fight against mental illness stigma! 👉️ mdsc.ca/stigma/eleph...
February 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
We're all about trying to #EndTheStigma
You are not alone. There are people who’ve been where you are and understand how you feel. Joining a community can remind you that support is within reach.
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #StrongerTogether
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #StrongerTogether
Talking to people who have experienced the same illness you're trying to live with can be very helpful. Our discussion forum is a safe space to talk and begin your journey to recovery. Join the MDSC forum: mdsc.ca/discussion-f...
February 9, 2026 at 4:36 PM
You are not alone. There are people who’ve been where you are and understand how you feel. Joining a community can remind you that support is within reach.
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #StrongerTogether
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #StrongerTogether
Looking for a podcast that truly gets it? ✔️
That educates ✔️
Brings hope ✔️
Check out PSYCHEDUP ✔️
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth
That educates ✔️
Brings hope ✔️
Check out PSYCHEDUP ✔️
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth
Mental illness affects us all, whether personally or through someone we love. It can be isolating, overwhelming & even life-threatening. But education brings hope. This podcast dives into a different mental illness with real stories. Listen now! 🎧️ drdianemcintosh.com/psychedup/
February 5, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Looking for a podcast that truly gets it? ✔️
That educates ✔️
Brings hope ✔️
Check out PSYCHEDUP ✔️
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth
That educates ✔️
Brings hope ✔️
Check out PSYCHEDUP ✔️
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth
When communities and organizations come together, they’re stronger and real change becomes possible.
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #StrongerTogether
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #StrongerTogether
CCMHN is a catalyst for change in community mental health! By uniting organizations through advocacy, education, and resource sharing, we improve lives and advance collective efforts across Canada.
Join us in making a difference! ▶️ ccmhn.ca
#MentalHealthMatters #CCMHN #CommunitySupport
Join us in making a difference! ▶️ ccmhn.ca
#MentalHealthMatters #CCMHN #CommunitySupport
CCMHN | Canadian Community Mental Health Network
The CCMHN unifies individual community-based organizations fostering collaboration to address resource gaps and enhance mental health support across Canada.
ccmhn.ca
February 5, 2026 at 7:03 PM
When communities and organizations come together, they’re stronger and real change becomes possible.
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #StrongerTogether
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #StrongerTogether
Anxiety and depression often exist together. Recognizing both matters.
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression
The "Invisible Connection"🤍
Anxiety & depression=2 sides of the same coin. 1 keeps your mind racing & the other leaves you feeling empty. If caught between the 2, know it’s not your fault—it’s an overwhelmed nervous system.🌊🧠
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #Anxiety
Anxiety & depression=2 sides of the same coin. 1 keeps your mind racing & the other leaves you feeling empty. If caught between the 2, know it’s not your fault—it’s an overwhelmed nervous system.🌊🧠
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #Anxiety
February 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Anxiety and depression often exist together. Recognizing both matters.
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression
Eating Disorders Awareness Week: When care is too far away https://ow.ly/Nb2350Y5y0t
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #EDAW2026
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #EDAW2026
Eating Disorders Awareness Week: When care is too far away
Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental illnesses. At any given time in Canada, more than 1.7 million people will experience an eating disorder.1 An estimated 1.4 million youth in Canada are affected, yet only 25 percent receive...
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February 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Eating Disorders Awareness Week: When care is too far away https://ow.ly/Nb2350Y5y0t
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #EDAW2026
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #EDAW2026
Your first mental health appointment can feel overwhelming. Mood Disorders Society of Canada has a helpful list of questions you might consider asking to make the most of your visit. Check it out below!
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth
Did you know that 1 in 5 Canadians experience a mental health challenge each year? 💙 Taking the first step, talking to a doctor or health professional, can make all the difference. To help, we’ve created a simple, easy-to-understand guide on medications.
📖💊 Learn more: mdsc.ca/medications-...
📖💊 Learn more: mdsc.ca/medications-...
February 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Your first mental health appointment can feel overwhelming. Mood Disorders Society of Canada has a helpful list of questions you might consider asking to make the most of your visit. Check it out below!
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth
What we eat can affect how we feel. Nourishing your body supports your brain, energy, and can play a role in protecting mental health.
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #HealthyEating
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #HealthyEating
Fueling the body, and brain, with colourful, nutrient-dense foods. 💪🧠
Every meal is an opportunity to nourish yourself from the inside out. 🥗🥕🥑
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #EatTheRainbow #NourishYourself #HealthyEating
Every meal is an opportunity to nourish yourself from the inside out. 🥗🥕🥑
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #EatTheRainbow #NourishYourself #HealthyEating
February 4, 2026 at 4:34 PM
What we eat can affect how we feel. Nourishing your body supports your brain, energy, and can play a role in protecting mental health.
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #HealthyEating
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #HealthyEating
How AI’s distorted body ideals could contribute to body dysmorphia https://ow.ly/9Uiy50Y5xoa
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #EDAW2026 #EndTheStigma
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #EDAW2026 #EndTheStigma
How AI’s distorted body ideals could contribute to body dysmorphia
How does artificial intelligence visualize an "athletic body"? A recent analysis reveals that leading AI platforms consistently generate images that adhere to specific aesthetic standards.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
How AI’s distorted body ideals could contribute to body dysmorphia https://ow.ly/9Uiy50Y5xoa
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #EDAW2026 #EndTheStigma
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #EDAW2026 #EndTheStigma
Check out DepressionHurts.ca for resources, information and lots of tools for your toolbox.
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth
February 3, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Check out DepressionHurts.ca for resources, information and lots of tools for your toolbox.
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth
One step at a time is all you need to take to make a difference. Join now!
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #WalkForWellness
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #WalkForWellness
Join Defeat Depression 2026💚
Registration is open for Defeat Depression 2026! Every step we take & every dollar we raise helps fund critical mental health programs & research.
Take a step toward change & register today!
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #WalkForWellness
Registration is open for Defeat Depression 2026! Every step we take & every dollar we raise helps fund critical mental health programs & research.
Take a step toward change & register today!
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #WalkForWellness
February 3, 2026 at 4:37 PM
One step at a time is all you need to take to make a difference. Join now!
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #WalkForWellness
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #DefeatDepression #MoodDisordersCA #WalkForWellness
Body-focused teens more likely to experience anxiety and depression at 20 https://ow.ly/U1AR50Y5vyW
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #EDAW2026 #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek #Depression #Anxiety
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #EDAW2026 #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek #Depression #Anxiety
Body-focused teens more likely to experience anxiety and depression at 20
Teenage girls who maintain a "normal" body weight through constant dieting and exercise may look "healthy" but should be seen as a vulnerable group, according to new research from the University of Warwick. The study is published in the journal Current Psychology.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Body-focused teens more likely to experience anxiety and depression at 20 https://ow.ly/U1AR50Y5vyW
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #EDAW2026 #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek #Depression #Anxiety
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #EDAW2026 #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek #Depression #Anxiety
A great list of resources in Quebec if you're worried about a love one or yourself.
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Suicide #SuicidePrevention #
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Suicide #SuicidePrevention #
Are you worried about someone you know?
Are you worried about yourself?
Help IS available, even if it doesn't seem like it. Do yourself a favour and visit amiquebec.org/suicide for organizations that can guide and support you.
#DareToTalkAboutSuicide
Are you worried about yourself?
Help IS available, even if it doesn't seem like it. Do yourself a favour and visit amiquebec.org/suicide for organizations that can guide and support you.
#DareToTalkAboutSuicide
February 2, 2026 at 4:37 PM
A great list of resources in Quebec if you're worried about a love one or yourself.
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Suicide #SuicidePrevention #
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Suicide #SuicidePrevention #
Keep fighting for your happiness!
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #GroundhogDay #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #GroundhogDay #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone
Defeat Depression wants you to remember that even if the clouds haven’t cleared just yet, you aren't alone in the cold. Your journey is valid, your pace is okay, and "spring" is always worth the wait.🌷✨
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #GroundhogDay #MoodDisordersCA #MentalHealthMatters
www.defeatdepression.ca
#DefeatDepression #GroundhogDay #MoodDisordersCA #MentalHealthMatters
February 2, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Keep fighting for your happiness!
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #GroundhogDay #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone
#SickNotWeak #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #GroundhogDay #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone