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From Suicidal Thoughts to Hope for the Future
Trigger Warning: The content below contains information on mental illness and suicide which some readers may find triggering. If you need support, please contact the Ontario Shores crisis line: 1-800-263-2679. At age 28 Andrea was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Without having... -
Volunteer of the Year
In 2010, Volunteer Services introduced two new awards to recognize volunteers for their outstanding involvement: the Volunteer of the Year Award and the Student Volunteer of the Year Award. In 2012, a third special award was introduced, the Staff GEM of the Year Award, which recognizes staff for... -
Thoughts on New Year's Resolutions
“Save $6000.00 this year”, “Lose 15 pounds”, “Plan a vacation”, “Volunteer”, “Eat Healthier” These lists go on and on and on. How often are these New Years Resolutions plans followed through? “New Year, New Me” quickly starts to become an expectation of self that most people forget about, or “fail”... -
About #MindVine
#MindVine is the media home of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores), a public teaching hospital which provides a range of specialized assessment and treatment services to those living with complex and serious mental illness. At its core, #MindVine encourages conversation... -
#MindVine Podcast
The #MindVine Podcast features news, views and interviews related to mental health, mental illness and recovery. Hosted by Darryl Mathers, Communications Specialist at Ontario Shores, the podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. -
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Resolutions
New Year resolutions can be both healthy and helpful when approached thoughtfully. Setting New Year resolutions can be positive for mental health, as it provides a sense of purpose and direction. While the enthusiasm is commendable, the key to successful resolutions lies not just in setting... -
What a difference a year makes
Ontario Shores is quite fortunate to have Dr. Neal Anzai heading up our Eating Disorders Program. In this guest blog, he shares thoughts about his first year and a half with us as we mark Eating Disorders Awareness week. With the start of the annual Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW), I thought... -
A Mental-Healthy New Year for Your Child
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... -
For the Media
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is committed to accurate and timely information to the media. However, we must strike a delicate balance between the media's interest and our responsibility to safeguard the patients' right to privacy and confidentiality, especially... -
When it’s “Not” The Most Wonderful Time of Year
The holidays are not so merry and bright for millions of people in Canada. Holiday depression and anxiety, along with loneliness, can mean trying days for so many at this time of year. Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is out with a Holiday Health Guide to provide... -
New Year; New Ideas 2022
January 05, 2022 07:00amJanuary 05, 2022 11:00amLocationVirtual event, connect with ZOOM (Login information will be provided after registering) -
Ontario Shores Announces New Board Member
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ted Moroz to the role of Chair of the Board of Directors. Mr. Moroz joined the Board in 2014 and since that time he has served as Chair of the Governance Compensation Committee and Chair of... -
Perinatal Depression and Baby Blues
Baby Blues Occurs in 50 to 80 per cent of new mothers Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, moodiness, irritability, fatigue and worry. Generally occurs between three to five days postpartum and resolves within one to two weeks These symptoms are normal feelings as a result of having a new baby... -
Ontario Shores Appoints New Physician-in-Chief
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Amer Burhan to the role of Physician-in-Chief. Dr. Burhan joins Ontario Shores from St. Joseph’s Health Care-London where he holds the roles of Clinical Lead for Therapeutic Brain... -
Ontario Shores Announces New Geriatric Transitional Unit
(Whitby, ON) February 5, 2018 – Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) has officially opened a new 20-bed inpatient unit that will provide specialized services for older adults with dementia, presenting with complex behaviours, who are currently in an acute care hospital... -
Ontario Shores is Named GTA Top Employer for The Fifth Consecutive Year
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is thrilled to be named a Greater Toronto Area Top Employer for the fifth straight year. Today, Ontario Shores was among select organizations named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2021 following a competition that evaluated... -
Ontario Shores and University of Toronto Announce New Research Chair
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Rudoler as Inaugural Research Chair in Population Health and Innovation in Mental Health. In partnership with the University of Toronto, Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH)... -
Ontario Shores is Named GTA Top Employer for the Sixth Consecutive Year
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is thrilled to be named a Greater Toronto Area Top Employer for the sixth straight year. Today, Ontario Shores was among select organizations named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2022 following a competition that evaluated... -
Ontario Shores is Named GTA Top Employer for the Eighth Consecutive Year
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) has been named a Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Top Employer for the eighth straight year. Following a competition that evaluated workplace, work atmosphere, health, financial and family benefits, vacation, employee communications... -
Ontario Shores Welcomes New Members to its Senior Management Team
In preparation for the release of the hospital’s new Strategic Plan, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Senior Management Team. Effective today, Ontario Shores officially welcomes Dawne Barbieri as Vice... -
Ontario Shores is Named GTA Top Employer for the Seventh Consecutive Year
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) has been named a Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Top Employer for the seventh straight year. Following a competition that evaluated the work environment, vacation benefits, training and development, financial and health benefits, the... -
Ontario Shores is Named a Greater Toronto's Top Employer for the Third Consecutive Year
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is proud to be named once again as a Greater Toronto's Top Employer for the third consecutive year. Today, Ontario Shores was among select organizations named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2019 following a competition... -
Ontario Providing More Funding for Hospital Care and New Beds in Durham Region
Today, Lorne Coe, MPP for Whitby, and Peter Bethlenfalvy MPP for Pickering-Uxbridge announced that the following hospitals in the Region of Durham will receive additional operating funding this fiscal year: Lakeridge Health will receive an additional $12.3 million starting in 2022/23, which...