2025 Pushed Society Into Using AI Faster Than Ever, Data Shows; Clinicians Warn About Escalating Mental-Health Toll

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As AI adoption explodes globally, it comes with a mental-health toll, the latest research from KPMG and EY suggests. Clinicians call for regulations that prioritise people’s well-being to prevent a mental health crisis.  

December 9, 2025. In 2025, AI became a routine part of life for most people. Earlier this year,  KPMG revealed that 66% now use AI regularly. On top of that, EY’s 2025 AI Survey found that in workplaces, the use of AI is making work more complicated.

These reports also point to rising levels of stress and overwhelm linked to rapid AI adoption, and clinicians warn that the lack of clear rules and guidelines around AI use risks pushing us toward a mental health crisis.

The workplace is where this pressure is most visible. 64% of employees feel overloaded by the constant stream of new AI tools at work and report that their workload has increased rather than eased over the past year. At the same time, only half of employees say they have any form of AI training or clear internal policies on its use, KPMG added.

“People aren’t just learning a new tool once, they’re living in a state of permanent adaptation,” said Dr. Hannah Nearney, clinical psychiatrist and UK Medical Director at Flow Neuroscience, a company developing brain stimulation treatment for depression. “When the brain is repeatedly pushed to process new systems and higher expectations in productivity with unclear rules, the stress becomes chronic. Without clearer rules, chronic stress becomes an easy path to burnout, anxiety, and even depression.”

Economic uncertainty amplifies this strain. EY’s survey also showed that over half of workers are worried about their job security as AI becomes more capable and fear that their roles could be replaced entirely.

“When you’re constantly worried about your skills becoming irrelevant, every new AI update feels like a threat,” said Dr. Kultar Singh Garcha, NHS GP and Chief Medical Officer at Flow Neuroscience. “More than that, worries about livelihood are a different kind: they push the brain into survival mode, which easily drains its resources. If a person is experiencing this regularly, their mental health is set to decline.”

The lack of AI regulations fuels worries about the privacy and security of personal data, too, KPMG emphasised. It showed 70% of people believe regulations are necessary, but less than half see current laws as enough.

The same study indicates that loss of human connection is one of the most reported concerns around AI use.

“I've seen that many times in my practice too, where patients ask the chatbot what they should feel or do, instead of checking in with themselves or reaching out to others,” explained Dr. Nearney. “AI may provide useful information or practical advice, but people often forget that what they need is to tune into their emotions or simply to be listened to by another human being.”

As stress levels rise, the people who interact with AI the most – Millennials and Gen Z – are also the most proactive about protecting their mental health, Deloitte’s 2025 Future of Wellness report shows.

“Younger generations know that the presence of AI in their lives will only grow, and it’s great to see that they are looking for ways to manage stress before it escalates into anxiety or depression,” said Dr. Garcha. “We’ve seen growing interest in our technology this year, too, particularly among younger adults, and more regulatory approvals in different countries. Rising AI-related stress is one of the reasons.”

The technology Dr. Garcha refers to is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation (tDCS). Many patients tell him they want to try evidence-based tools before turning to medication, especially when their main concerns are rising stress, anxiety, and low mood linked to work and technology use.

Flow Neuroscience launched in Sweden in 2019. Since then, its at-home brain-stimulation device for depression has received regulatory approval and is available in several regions, including the EU, UK, and Australia. The device targets brain areas involved in mood regulation, and can also help ease anxiety.  A clinical study published in Nature Medicinefound that brain stimulation reduced depressive symptoms in more than 70% of patients.

“There are many tools that can help people ease AI-related stress daily: from meditation and mindfulness apps to mental health devices and psychotherapy. Enough sleep and physical activity are also important,” Dr. Nearney said. “Coping on your own isn’t enough, though. As AI develops, the stress it creates won’t disappear. We need proper AI training, clear workplace rules, and national regulations that put people’s well-being at the centre. At the end of the day, AI was created to make life and work easier, not harder.”

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About Flow Neuroscience

Flow Neuroscience is a healthcare company that focuses on tDCS therapies and devices. In 2016, it was co-founded in Sweden by Daniel Mansson, a clinical psychologist, and Erik Rehn, an engineer. Erin Lee joined as CEO in 2022, having previously worked at Google, Uber and Babylon, and the company is now based in the UK. Flow is the only at-home medical tDCS device with clinically proven effectiveness in treating depression. It is not only used by the National Health Service (NHS), but also available and has passed regulations in Europe, Norway, Switzerland, and Hong Kong.

Mindful Care same-day mental health access across New York City saves lives

New York, NY — Mindful Care, a pioneering mental health provider offering same-day and next-day psychiatric and therapy services, continues to make high-quality, affordable mental health care easily accessible throughout New York City. With conveniently located clinics across Manhattan and Long Island — and the ability to connect virtually — Mindful Care provides flexible care options for New Yorkers seeking immediate support.

Accessible Care Across the Five Boroughs

Mindful Care serves patients across the New York area with in-person clinics located at:

Midtown Manhattan: 25 W. 45th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10036

Midtown East: 71 Vanderbilt Avenue, Suite 329, New York, NY 10017

West Hempstead (Long Island): 595 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 200, West Hempstead, NY 11552

Each location offers psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy sessions, including Mindful Care’s signature MicroTherapy™ — short, 20-minute sessions designed to fit into modern, busy lifestyles. Patients can also access the same high-quality services virtually through secure telehealth visits, creating continuity between in-person and online care.

A Mission Rooted in Preventing Delayed Care

The story that inspired Mindful Care’s creation is one that still drives the organization’s mission today.

“I’ll actually share a story that begins as a tragedy, because it demonstrates why Mindful Care exists today and how our model is designed to create a better outcome,” said Dr. Tamir Aldad, founder and CEO of Mindful Care.

“When I was in training, I met a young woman named Lauren. She had just come home from college to find her mother locked in the bathroom, dead from an overdose and her baby sister barely responsive. Her sister was rushed to the pediatric ICU, her mother was pronounced dead on arrival, and Lauren herself came to psychiatry.

Despite her obvious trauma, she didn’t meet the criteria for an inpatient admission. Because of the way the system works, we couldn’t start her on medication in the ER. We discharged her with an appointment several weeks out, telling her to come back if things got worse. Two days later, we got the devastating call that Lauren had died by a drug overdose.

That case has stayed with me ever since. And it’s why I built Mindful Care. In our model, Lauren wouldn’t have been turned away or told to wait weeks. She could have walked into one of our urgent-care clinics the same day, received an evaluation, started treatment immediately, and been connected to ongoing support. Mindful Care now exists to ensure no one in her position falls through the cracks again. We’ve had countless patients since then walk in at their breaking point, get same-day care, and stabilize—lives that otherwise could have been lost but were instead saved by this new approach.”

Mindful Care Nationwide

In addition to serving New York, Mindful Care operates clinics in Florida, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Coming soon to Michigan and Illinois.

About Mindful Care

Founded in 2018, Mindful Care is the first national outpatient mental health company to offer same-day and next-day psychiatric and therapeutic care — both virtually and in person. By combining the accessibility of urgent care with the depth of ongoing mental health treatment, Mindful Care is changing how and when people can get the help they deserve.

Learn more or schedule an appointment at www.mindful.care.

About Founder and CEO Tamir Aldad, MD, MBA

Dr. Tamir Aldad is a board-certified psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist recognized for his leadership in transforming access to mental health and substance use treatment. As the Founder and CEO of Mindful Care, Dr. Aldad pioneered the nation’s first same-day mental health and addiction treatment urgent care model, expanding access to care across multiple states. Under his leadership, Mindful Care has grown into a multi-state network, serving thousands of patients with integrated psychiatric, addiction, and therapy services.

New Book Challenges America’s Mental Health Paradigm by Exploring ‘Spiritual Emergency’

NEW YORK, September 25, 2025 — What happens when a spiritual awakening doesn’t look like peace and enlightenment but instead like chaos, confusion and crisis?

In her profound, unflinchingly honest new book, An American Awakening: The Interdependent Relationship of Spirituality and Mental Health, Aymie Daniels offers a rare, courageous look into the misunderstood phenomenon of Spiritual Emergency—a term first coined by Stanislav and Christina Grof in the 1970s to describe a transformational crisis with profound psychological and spiritual implications. While respected in some therapeutic and indigenous traditions, it remains largely overlooked and often mishandled by modern American culture and the mental health system.

“In indigenous cultures, those who access metaphysical realms are revered as healers and shamans,” Daniels said. “In America, they’re often misunderstood, pathologized or dismissed.”

Part riveting personal journey, part guide, Daniels blends lived experience with practical frameworks for well-being, emotional regulation and integration of consciousness. She writes openly about her struggles with addiction, mental health and awakening—offering both raw honesty and practical tools for resilience, personal growth and healing.

At a time when conversations around mental health are expanding, An American Awakening adds a crucial voice. Honest, unflinching and ultimately redemptive, it challenges stigma and reframes crises not as pathology, but as possibility.

“I wrote this book to reach people who, like me, have faced deep challenges—and to remind them they’re not alone,” Daniels said. “At the same time, I wanted to build a bridge of understanding between the general public and those experiencing extreme psychological states, so we can begin to see each other with more compassion and clarity.”

Whether navigating personal challenges, moving through a spiritual emergency, or seeking personal growth and transformation, An American Awakening brings forward a perspective that has long been overlooked. It doesn’t just break the silence around stigma—it opens a new conversation and sparks hope where there has often been too little.

“Mental health is still evolving,” Daniels added. “And expanding the conversation gives voice and visibility to those too often silenced.”

An American Awakening: The Interdependent Relationship of Spirituality and Mental Health

Publisher: Prophet Source LLC

ISBN-13: 979-8313455679 (paperback) Available from: https://www.amazon.com/American-Awakening-Interdependent-Relationship-Spirituality/dp/B0FHHYJQZC


About the Author

Aymie Daniels is the Managing Director of Prophet Source, a personal development company devoted to healing, transformation and the power of looking within. Drawing on her background in holistic health, her career in corporate finance and the depth of her own lived experience, she bridges the gap between spiritual insight and practical growth, offering a unique voice in the wellness and transformation space.

Daniels holds a bachelor's degree in Holistic Health Sciences and is board-certified through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. At Prophet Source, her work centers on Mind Awareness & Development, a philosophy that redefines what it means to be “MAD” by empowering individuals to embrace their powerful minds, unlock their strengths and rise to their highest potential.

The Wage Crisis of 2025: 73% of Workers Struggle Beyond Basic Living Expenses

Resume Now’s Wage Reality Report reveals widespread financial insecurity

January 23, 2025 – A new survey from Resume Now® reveals that financial stress is at a breaking point for American workers, with 73% struggling to afford anything beyond basic living expenses. The findings, highlighted in The 2025 Wage Reality Report, show dissatisfaction with salaries, surging living costs, and an impact on workplace morale. The report surveyed 1,065 U.S. workers in December 2024 and underscores a growing disconnect between wages and the cost of modern living.

Key Findings:

• 12% often cannot afford basic living expenses, and 24% struggle to cover essentials
• Only 6% are able to save for the future
• One-third of workers say their salary has not kept up with inflation
• 55% think their salary is lower than it should be 
• 29% have moved to lower-cost areas or housing to navigate financial strain
• 3 in 10 have taken on debt to cover living expenses
• Only 4% of workers feel truly valued in their role

"With nearly three-quarters of workers struggling to afford more than the basics, this report highlights a growing financial crisis that affects workers across all income levels," says Keith Spencer, career expert at Resume Now. "Rising costs, stagnant wages, and a lack of meaningful support from employers are creating a perfect storm of stress, dissatisfaction, and instability in the workforce."

Basic Living Expenses Remain a Struggle for Many

Meeting basic living expenses remains a significant challenge for many workers. 

• 12% report they often cannot afford basic living expenses.
• 24% can afford essentials but struggle to do so.
• 37% can manage basic expenses but with limited room for extras.
• 21% can comfortably afford basic living essentials and some extras.
• 6% say they can easily afford basic living expenses and save for the future. 

Why Workers are Struggling
 

The top financial concerns among workers are:

1. Rising housing costs (55%)
2. Increasing prices for everyday essentials (41%)
3. Salaries failing to keep up with inflation (34%)
4. The inability to save for emergencies or the future (33%)

Coping With Financial Stress

To navigate this financial strain, many workers are forced to make tough decisions:

• 44% sought financial help from friends or family.
• 38% relied on community or government aid.
• 35% reduced or eliminated savings.
• 29% moved to lower-cost areas or housing.
• 28% took on debt to cover living expenses.

Lower-income workers are more likely to seek outside help (53%) or take on debt (42%).

Workplace Impacts: Morale, Motivation, and Resentment

Salary dissatisfaction is eroding workplace dynamics. Fifty-five percent of workers say their salary is lower than it should be, with subsequent results:

• 22% feel unappreciated, which affects team morale.
• 21% report tension or competition with colleagues.
• Only 4% feel truly valued in their roles.

How Workers Feel About Their Paychecks

Workers have mixed feelings about salary fairness:

• 55% think their salary is lower than it should be.
• 23% feel their salary is fair.
• 22% feel their salary is higher than warranted.

What Workers Want From Employers

Workers are asking for meaningful changes—better benefits, transparency in pay, and opportunities for skill development:

• 52% want better benefits like healthcare and retirement matching.
• 40% demand clear pathways to career growth and salary increases.
• 34% seek education and certifications to improve earning potential.

To view the full report with more information, please visit https://www.resume-now.com/job-resources/careers/wage-reality-report or contact Joseph Santaella at joseph.santaella@bold.com. 

Methodology:

The findings provided were gathered through a survey conducted with 1,065 American workers on December 11, 2024. Participants were queried about their feelings around their salaries and their current financial situation. Participants responded to various question types, including yes/no questions, open-ended questions, scale-based questions gauging agreement levels, and questions that permitted the selection of multiple options from a list of answers.

About Resume Now 

Since 2005, Resume Now has offered job seekers a fast and easy way to create a beautifully designed, expert-backed resume. With pre-written, industry-specific phrases and recruiter-approved templates, the award-winning builder enables users to create a polished and professional resume in minutes. Resume Now has been featured in major outlets such as Fortune, Forbes, and more. Stay connected with Resume Now’s latest updates on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Bell Let's Talk and The Rossy Family Foundation commit $1 million to develop a national standard for post-secondary student mental health

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New National Mental Health Coalition Seeks Equitable Access to Depression Medications

'An employment lottery should not be the basis for treating the most significant public health issue of the 21st century'

OTTAWA, May 3, 2017 /CNW/ - During CMHA's Mental Health Week, Canadians are being asked to 'get loud' for mental health. It's all part of this year's Sick of Waiting: Get Loud for Mental Health campaign. A newly formed group of mental health professionals and leaders, advocates, doctors, academics and people with lived experience is lending its voice to the campaign — and calling for changes to Canada's public drug plan system that prevents many Canadians from getting the treatment they need to get better.

The Canadians for Equitable Access to Depression Medication (CEADM) coalition — led by three of Canada's strongest advocates for mental wellness, Phil Upshall, National Executive Director of the Mood Disorders Society of Canada; Dr. Patrick Smith, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association; and Jeff Moat, President of Partners for Mental Health — states that under the current system, Canada's most vulnerable — the marginalized, the unemployed, veterans, seniors, single parents, Indigenous peoples — are unable to access the latest medications that could help them get better.

In forming the coalition, CEADM intends to:

• create awareness and recognition among policy-makers about the complexity of major depressive disorder and the effects of depression on Canadians' overall health;
• highlight the inequity issue for many Canadians who rely on what is a broken public drug plan approval system; and
• make better depression care a priority among policy-makers.

Improving the system will go a long way to treating what is the most significant public health issue of the 21st century.

"Canadians who live with mental illness already face the barrier of stigma as well as being debilitated by this disease," says Mr. Upshall. "But in Canada, people who rely on the provincial and territorial public drug plans either can't get access to or face considerable delays in accessing the latest medicines to treat their illness. Contrast this to people with private plans, where access to innovative medicines is far more efficient and timely."

Dr. Smith points out that this federal government has taken a bold leadership stand for mental health.  Federal Minister of Health Jane Philpott has remarked on the importance of improving accessibility to pharmaceuticals for Canadians and investing more into mental health treatment. Through her leadership and that of her fellow ministers, we are beginning to see real action taken to transform Canada's response to mental health. "Yet, despite open conversations and thoughtful discourse, despite public policy strategies and emerging philanthropic interest in mental health, people who are living with mental illness still struggle to get the care and supports they need, with ease and without prejudice," Dr. Smith adds.

Compared to other OECD countries, Canada can do better, says Laureen MacNeil, CEADM's Alberta Regional Co-Chair and Executive Director, CMHA Calgary Region: "Access to new medicines in Canada's public drug plans is lagging when compared to access in private sector drug plans, and when compared to public drug plans in other countries."

First responders like Ron Campbell, a retired RCMP officer from Alberta who has dealt with post-traumatic stress disorder and major depression, and is a member of the national coalition, appreciates the fact that his private drug plan enabled him to get the support and therapy he needed. "I'm one of the lucky ones whose private drug plan covered some of these innovative new medicines. But there are so many Canadians who aren't as fortunate as I. Access to the right medicines shouldn't be an issue for anyone. It isn't right."

The one in five Canadians who experience mental illness and the $51 billion-a-year-cost to the Canadian economy underscore the scale of the problem.

"Depression is a significant public health issue, and it's getting more problematic," says Ann Marie MacDonald, CEADM's Ontario Regional Co-Chair and Executive Director of the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario. "One in five Canadians is affected by mental illness and about 4,000 die by suicide every year. Sadly, suicide is a leading cause of death among our young people. Yet, despite the magnitude of the problem, government investment in mental health care is modest at best."

CEADM's call for change to the public drug plan system is both an equity issue and a moral issue.

"It is time for Canada to change the way we support people with mental health problems or illness.  Access to treatment should not be limited to those select few with employment benefits," adds Mr. Moat. "Changing the process that recommends drugs for reimbursement by provincial and territorial public drug plans to allow all Canadians access to the latest and best drugs to treat this complex illness is the right thing to do."

Backgrounder - Canadians for Equitable Access to Depression Medication (CEADM)

In an unprecedented move, mental health professionals and leaders, advocates, doctors, academics and people with lived experience from across the country have joined together to form a coalition to ensure equitable and sustainable access for all Canadians suffering with depression.

Through Canadians for Equitable Access to Depression Medication (CEADM), these coalition members are speaking with a common voice on behalf of Canadians who need equitable access to medication to treat their depression, regardless of their income, education or access to employment benefits.

CEADM's objectives are to:

• create awareness among policy-makers about the complexity of major depressive disorder and the effects of depression on Canadians' overall health;
• highlight the inequity/fairness issue for many Canadians who rely on a public drug plan approval system that requires fixing; and
• make depression care a priority among policy-makers.

The Issue Around Inequity and the Public Drug Plan System

At the heart of the problem, preventing vulnerable Canadians from accessing the latest medicines, are three related issues.

Number 1: Depression is complex, with 227 different combinations of symptoms. There is no 'one-size-fits-all' approach to treatment. A wide choice of therapy is critical to be able to find the best option for individual patients when it comes to treating mental illness — one that addresses not only mood but also changes in sleep patterns and appetite, as well as cognition.

Number 2: Canadians who depend on public drug coverage because of a lack of income, education or access to employment benefits are limited to a range of drugs that are available to treat depression. Currently, public drug plans only cover medications that were developed to address mood symptoms However, as we learn and understand more about depression, it is clear that a broader range of choice of medications brings with it a greater probability of success. Unfortunately, that broader range of choice of medications is not available to those on public drug plans.

Number 3: Despite the fact that innovative medications have been approved as safe and effective treatments by Health Canada, a complex multi-stage review process is preventing these medications from being approved for public drug plan coverage.

Under the current system, new drugs are submitted to a health technology assessment (HTA) agency for evaluation. While it is not the only element that is evaluated, the cost of a medication does play a significant role in the decision-making process, even though HTA evaluations are meant to be evidence-based, where clinical effectiveness and safety are also considered. The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) then releases its final recommendations to the federal and provincial/territorial governments.

Of the 21 new mental health drug submissions filed to the CADTH between 2004 and 2015:

• 76.2% were given negative recommendations for public drug plan coverage.
• 100% of the submissions for major depressive disorder received a negative recommendation — not listed for reimbursement — while of the 134 non-mental health drug submissions, 65 (48.5%) received a negative recommendation.
• The review process was considerably lengthier, at 242 days on average for mental health drugs compared to 192 days for non-mental health drugs.
• It is estimated that the direct costs of new mental health drugs on provincial, territorial and the federal Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) public drug plans represents less than 1 percent of the more than $54 billion in societal costs associated with the economic burden of mental illness in Canada.

Furthermore:

• Public drug plan spending on the direct costs of new mental health drugs was less than 1% of the more than $54.6 billion associated with the total economic burden of mental illness in Canada for 205.

Members of Canadians for Equitable Access to Depression Medication to date:

Phil Upshall, National Leadership Team, Mood Disorders Society of Canada

Dr. Patrick Smith, National Leadership Team, Canadian Mental Health Association

Jeff Moat, National Leadership Team, Partners for Mental Health

Ann Marie MacDonald, Regional Ontario Co-Chair; Mood Disorders Association of Ontario

Michael Landsberg, Regional Ontario Co-Chair; #SickNotWeak

Laureen MacNeil, Regional Alberta Co-Chair; Canadian Mental Health Association, Calgary

Ron Campbell, Regional Alberta Co-Chair; person with lived experience

Dave Grauwiler, Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta

Camille Quenneville, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario

Dr. Sid Kennedy, University Health Network

Pratap Chokka, Chokka Centre for Integrative Health

Bill Gaudette, formerly CMHA, Past Member, Provincial Mental Health Board (Alberta)

Brianne Moore, person with lived experience, Ontario

Jean-François Claude, person with lived experience, Ontario

SOURCE Coalition for Equitable Access to Depression Medication

Using Reality TV to Improve Men's Mental Health

Toronto psychiatrist creates bold, experimental web series Think You Can Shrink? to improve men's mental health and reduce stigma.

TORONTO, May 1, 2017 /CNW/ - A Toronto psychiatrist has developed a unique initiative to help remove the stigma associated with mental health issues among men and encourage them to seek professional help.

Dr. Thomas Ungar, an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto and Head of Psychiatry at North York General Hospital, created Think You can Shrink?, a reality TV-style web series that is generating positive results among viewers.

"Mental health issues are widely misunderstood and stigmatized among the general public," Dr. Ungar said. "I wanted to create something that goes beyond traditional health promotion. I hope that by playing with everyday pop culture like a reality show, we can help people become more comfortable with mental illness and get the help they need."

With innovation funding from the Movember Foundation, the world's leading men's health charity, and support from the North York General Hospital Foundation, Dr. Ungar created Think You Can Shrink?, a three-episode web series that focuses on intimate subjects rarely portrayed in popular culture: suicidal depression, testicular lumps, and explaining how to deal with a narcissist.

"Mental health issues are particularly acute among men, who are more likely than women to try to tough it out or struggle alone," Dr. Ungar said, noting that three out of four suicides are men and that suicide is the second-leading cause of death among men aged 15 to 29.

Employing a method used to train medical students, actors are coached to portray mental health problems.  Contestants with everyday jobs who think they are good at giving advice (a bartender, a hairdresser and a strip club owner) test their skills – both successfully and unsuccessfully.  Judges include a psychiatrist, an emergency room/family doctor and celebrity Rick Campanelli, co-host of ET Canada.

"It was a fine line to walk, trying to not be exploitive of mental health issues, but entertaining so people would watch" Dr. Ungar said.  The web series avoids the shaming factor of reality TV to show that strong male support and communication is possible, de-stigmatizing the act of reaching out for help.

A survey of people who watched the episodes concludes that the reality TV-style was successful in de-stigmatizing mental health issues and encouraging people to seek professional care.  Seventy-five per cent of viewers said they were more likely to seek help if needed, and 86% would be more comfortable supporting a friend or family member who had the same health issue as portrayed in the video, according to the study in the Journal of Technology and Behavioral Science.

About the Movember Foundation:

The Movember Foundation is the only global charity focused solely on men's health. We raise funds that deliver innovative, breakthrough research and support programs to enable men to live happier, healthier, longer lives. Awareness and fundraising activities are run year-round, with the annual Movember Campaign in November being globally recognized for its fun, disruptive approach to fundraising and getting men to take action for their health. Since Movember started in Melbourne, Australia in 2003, millions have joined the movement, raising over $759 Million and funding over 1,200 projects focused on men's mental health & suicide prevention, prostate and testicular cancer. You can help stop men dying too young at movember.com.

SOURCE Dr. Tom Ungar

How to Change Your Environment to Improve Your Health

From Elizabeth DeRosa of Finding The Way Integrative Nutrition Health Coach & Author

http://findingtheway.net

The number of serious and chronic health issues facing children, individuals, and families continues to increase year after year. Some of these health concerns include an increase in diabetes, cancer, heart disease related diagnosis, mental disorders such as depression and anxiety, digestive disorders, obesity, and asthma, These health concerns effect not only our physical health, but just as importantly, our emotional and spiritual health. Important steps to better daily health includes advocacy, education, empowerment, and action. Taking control of your health is one of the greatest gift you can give yourself. By creating a healthy environment, you are creating the opportunity for overall wellness on many different levels.

Tips for creating a healthy environment:

• What concerns do you have about your health or what goals have you set for yourself in terms of overall wellness? Keep a journal and make this a priority in your life. If you suffer from a medical condition, get your medical records and become your own advocate.
• Look at the food you eat daily. Most people consume the Standard American Diet (SAD) that is composed of chemicals, preservatives, added sugar, “white” flour, unhealthy oils, GMOs, pesticide and antibiotic residue, artificial coloring and flavors, and more. The SAD is typically void of the proper nutrients our bodies require to sustain maximum health. Can you begin to make small changes each week to transition to a Green, Living, and Alkalizing Diet (GLAD)? Including whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, pasture raised meats, wild caught seafood, and healthier oils in your daily diet is important. Read labels and know where your food comes from. This also includes your beauty products and cleaning supplies. For example, the average women is exposed to 168 chemicals daily from her beauty products and most of these have never been tested for human safety.

• Get the proper amount of sleep each night:

School age children (6-13 yrs.) 9-11 hours per day

                              Teenagers: (14-17 yrs.) 8-10 hours per day

                              Younger adults: (18-25 yrs.) 7- 9 hours per day

                              Adults: (26-64 yrs.) 7-9 hours per day

                              Older adults: (65+) 7-8 hours per day

Due to stress and increased daily demands, we are living in the sympathetic nervous system or the fight, flight, or freeze mode. In this state, our body is constantly releasing hormones to compensate. The parasympathetic nervous system, or rest and digest, is where we want to reside. Sleep is a very important process that assists our body in recovery and rejuvenation from the inside out.

• Proper hydration is important. Drinking adequate water daily is essential for normal bodily function. Water intake can also include incorporating juicing, smoothies, teas, broths, and soups.
• Get the body moving! Exercise is important for the lymphatic system and removal of toxins from the body. Develop a daily routine of getting some form of exercise.
• Mediation/prayer is a great way to center and balance yourself in this fast- paced and stressful world.

Ontario Shores and Mozzaz to Launch Mobile Mental Health App

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) and Mozzaz are set to formally unveil their patient engagement mobile app which delivers personalized mobile interventions to patients.

Ontario Shores, a specialty mental health hospital in Whitby, Ontario, and Mozzaz, a digital health company based in Waterloo, Ontario, are engaged in a project that elevates the patient experience by providing a tool which engages patients in their care at their convenience.

The launch event will feature a demonstration of the mobile app along with remarks from Ontario Shores President and CEO Karim Mamdani and Rini Gahir, co-founder and Chief Business Development Officer at Mozzaz.

About Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences:
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is a leader in mental health care, providing a range of specialized assessment and treatment services for people living with complex mental illness. Patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care, built on compassion, inspiration and hope. Ontario Shores engages in research, education and advocacy initiatives to advance the mental health care system.

About Mozzaz:
Mozzaz is a digital health company specializing in patient engagement technology for individuals with complex care needs and the care teams that support them. With a versatile mobile intervention model, Mozzaz can support patient engagement programs for a wide range services including disabilities, behavioural and mental health, and chronic care conditions. Through personalized mobile care plans, Mozzaz can collect data to enable providers and health plans to connect, measure and predict clinical and financial outcomes of quality care keeping patients safe and supported.

SOURCE Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences