Blog
Diane shares insights and reflections on all aspects of mental healthcare, with the aim to educate, support, and inspire bold thinking and new ways of understanding. We hope you will enjoy this blog on mental healthcare and change.
Coping with Stress During the Holidays
The holidays can be stressful. Here are a few thoughts on how to make the most of what can be a most wonderful time of the year.
More Than a Little Lonely: The Serious Health Impacts of Loneliness
Over my years of psychiatric practice, I’ve learned from every patient I’ve worked with, and those lessons have
ultimately informed my own life choices. One critical lesson has been about the power of social
support: having a strong network of caring people, whether family, friends, or co-workers,
builds and protects our mental health. My thoughts on improving social connections to improve mental health.
I’m Lucky You’re Here – Season 1 WickedMind – Collaboration, Leadership & Disruptive Technology to Address the Mental Healthcare Crisis
There is a lack of access to high-quality, appropriate mental healthcare in Canada. In S1 Wicked Mind, I spoke with an array of thoughtful, gritty, innovative and compassionate leaders, representing diverse areas of healthcare delivery. A summary.
Breaking the Silence on Mental Health at Work – Denis Trottier
Denis Trottier, Chief Mental Health Officer for KPMG Canada, suffered with depression and worried that, as a previous partner, he would be treated differently. Here’s what can happen when mental health is discussed by those in senior-level roles. Ideas for all workplaces on improved culture around mental health.
Innovation in Healthcare: Painting a Picture of the Possible
Sue Paish, CEO changemaker in several health-related companies. Separate mental health and substance abuse. Improve access to coaching during pain management (vs. opioid-first-always). Change collective mindset among leaders. How to get things done.
Tackling the Healthcare Crisis: Stabilize to Scale
“I think one of the challenges that mental health has always had is that it was pushed out of view. We always knew there was a crisis in mental health.” Dr. Alika Fontaine shares his ideas to stabilize the system and move things forward.