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ORONTO — The Canadian Mental Health Association says living with a mental health or substance use challenge is already hard but masking it can be even harder. It’s no secret in the construction industry masking is commonplace, with many too … Continue reading →

In summer 2025, Peterborough launched a dedicated Men’s Mental Health Clinic located at 466 George Street North—home of the CMHA HKPR walk‑in clinic. This new service offers a welcoming, judgment-free space tailored for men facing stress, anxiety, or depression, recognizing that mental health … Continue reading →

Despite growing awareness around mental health, many people continue to mask their struggles due to fear of judgment, discrimination, or social exclusion. In fact, 60% of people with a mental health problem or illness won’t seek help for fear of … Continue reading →

🆘 Crisis Helpline Options in Peterborough 🌐 988 – National Suicide Crisis Helpline Dial or text 9‑8‑8, available in English and French, anytime, day or night. Connects you directly to trained responders in the local CMHA HKPR centre 📞 Telecare … Continue reading →

PETERBOROUGH — The Ontario government is making it faster and easier for people in Peterborough and surrounding communities to connect to high-quality, comprehensive mental health and addiction care services by expanding the mental health crisis unit at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. … Continue reading →

This TED talk features Tricia Walsh and her personal journey of recovery from childhood challenges with the use and support of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

We have difficult experiences on a regular basis and most people are able to deal with them in a healthy way. The problem occurs when we are overloaded to such an extent that our systems are traumatized. This has historically … Continue reading →

Peter Levine, PhD, talks about trauma and safety, Peter Levine, PhD, offers  body-oriented techniques that clients can use to make themselves feel safe outside of your session … containment, soothing, safety. Self Hug Connect head and heart and abdomen Tapping … Continue reading →

Somatic Experiencing and Trauma Response How to Heal Trauma with Somatic Experiencing This is a very informative video about the healing process and the mechanism relating to trauma and the fight flight response. Our systems are really very brilliant and … Continue reading →