Long before there was COVID-19, there was loneliness. In recent years, loneliness has been considered a growing public health problem. Even an epidemic.

We are used to having built-in ways to connect. But as we can’t any longer, we have to go looking for connection and we have to be creative. We need to make an effort to reach out to each other. Here is the guide.

Children are now at home with parents often busy with their day jobs. It’s a perfect storm for increased screen time for children. Here’s tips when weighing the pros and cons of increased screen time.

Why do we answer “I’m fine, thanks” even when it isn’t true? It’s partly because we aren’t sure the other person is really listening. 

Some say that fear of the COVID-19 pandemic is as contagious as the virus. Yes, scientists have studied social networks and brain imaging and have found that fear can be passed from person to person.

Sharing is caring, but so is listening! Building real connection with other people in your life means really listening.

It happens every time we say hello. Someone asks us how we’re doing. It’s politeness. It’s a social convention. But are we really saying how we really feel?

Health authorities are calling on Canadians to practice “social distancing,” a way to mitigate transmission of the novel coronavirus. But while this is the right public-health approach, it has the wrong name.

This is a time of uncertainty, and may provoke anxiety, not only in adults, but also in our children. If you are a parent, here are some guidelines.    

This Mental Health Week, you can bring the #GetReal message to life by sharing this GIF on your social media.

We found that, while feeling well means different things to different people, some things might actually apply to all of us in order to thrive. Here is a checklist for your mental health.