Mental Health

A woman in a wheelchair displays affection with her cat.

Regardless of whether you have recently sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI) or have had your SCI for many years, you might be experienci

Feb 07, 2023READ MORE
A letter board with self care isn't selfish written on it.

1 in 5 Canadians experience mental health related issues every year in Canada, and individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI) are at an

Feb 01, 2023READ MORE
A rainbow appears at the end of a path.

1 in 5 Canadians experience mental health related issues every year in Canada, and individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI) are at an

Jan 25, 2023READ MORE
A woman using a wheelchair looks out the door to an uncertain world. Masks are on the ground. The virus still exists and Freedom Convoy protesters are there.

The past two years, living in this global pandemic as a person with a disability, has been more difficult than the average person realize

Mar 11, 2022READ MORE
Loose leaf tea, lemon grass and a tea pot with a white background
Cup of Té is a company started by Taylor Lyndsey-Noel. It offers quality organic teas and teaware. Cup of Té products are so good that the company Made Oprah's Favourite Things List in 2020!
Apr 26, 2021READ MORE
Man holding bulletin board in front of his face with an unhappy face drawn on the board
Depression is not just "feeling bummed out". It is a serious medical condition and it is pretty common among people with spinal cord injuries.
Feb 04, 2021READ MORE
Head and shoulder shot of Ramona Coelho, physician
The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation hosts the Grand Rounds for Physiaitry Western. This zoom presentation will be about Bill C-7. The Keynote Speaker is Dr. Ramona Coelho, Please join the discussion about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD).
Jan 13, 2021READ MORE
Kevin Rempel in his YouTube video about the 3 A's
I can remember many instances when my dad was injured, how difficult it was to see him ask for help (understandably), but it also taught me the importance of getting out of your own way and asking for help so that you can move forward a lot faster.
Dec 05, 2020READ MORE
The background is cherries on a tablecloth. Sitting on the table cloth is a book entitled How to Be Alone. On the book is a tiny rocking  chair. A human hand is across the image reaching over to rock the tiny chair on the book
A tender and profound animation on the theme of isolation.
Nov 02, 2020READ MORE
a group of bikers including a person with a hand cycle

The vision of the Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability is a society where every person in Canada, regardless of ba

Oct 05, 2020READ MORE