5 FAQs

To kick off this brand new season of 5 FAQs by EHN Canada, it is our pleasure to announce our special guest, Patrick De Belen.

Patrick is a community builder, a coach, a mentor and an artist in the truest sense of the word.

In this episode, we were excited to tackle the 5 FAQs about mental health in the artist community.

Here are today's 5 FAQs:

1. How does mental health impact creativity? 
2. What strategies can artists use to cope with performance anxiety? 
3. What role does community play in an artist's mental health? 
4. How can engaging in art improve mental well-being? 
5. How can artists balance their creative pursuits with self-care? 

What do you think of the show?

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To learn about how EHN Guardians supports Military, Veterans and First Responder communities, click here: ehnguardians.ca.

In this very special episode of 5 FAQs by EHN Canada and EHN Guardians, Pamela Dandolo and Jonathan are excited to interview the one...the only.... WAYNE HANNAH!

Wayne is a Veteran and a First responder with over 2 decades of front-line and active duty experience. He is also a mental health advocate in the truest sense of the term. 

In this episode, we were excited to tackle the 5 FAQs about mental health in the Veteran and First Responder communities.

Here are today's 5 FAQs:

• What is the stigma surrounding mental health for those in active duty?
• Is there a difference in the stigma around mental health for the Firefighter community & the veteran community?
• What resources are available to help veterans overcome mental health concerns?
• How can family and friends support dealing with mental health concerns?

Pay it forward question:

• What is your favourite song to listen to when you are feeling down? Why?

What do you think of the show?

Learn more about EHN Canada and starting your own mental health treatment journey at ehncanada.com.

To learn about how EHN Guardians supports Military, Veterans and First Responder communities, click here: ehnguardians.ca.

What does it actually mean to have resilience and how does one actually explore and build it?

We asked Nick Halmasy from EHN Guardians Gateway, all about this topic, his experience and much much more!

IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL ANSWER:     

• How do you define resilience? 
• Why is resilience important to first responders?
• What training exists to foster resilience in this community? 
• How can first responders avoid compassion fatigue and burnout? 
• What does the future of building resilience look like for the first responder community? 

What do you think of the show?

Learn more about EHN Canada and starting your own mental health treatment journey at ehncanada.com.

To learn about how EHN Guardians supports Military, Veterans and First Responder communities, click here: ehnguardians.ca.

You’ve probably heard the term, but what does PTSD actually mean? Who does it affect? And what does healing really look like? We asked R. Nicholas Carleton, PhD from the University of Regina, these questions and more. Whether you’ve experienced trauma yourself, know someone who has, or simply want to learn more, this episode is for you.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL ANSWER:     

• What is PTSD and how does it manifest in individuals who experience it?  
• What are some common misconceptions about PTSD?  
• What treatment options are available for individuals dealing with PTSD?  
• How can we engage in any emerging therapies or approaches in mental health support that show promise for treating PTSD?  
• What roles does community support play in the healing process for those with PTSD? 

Resources:

• https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments
• https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/txessentials/overview_therapy.asp

What do you think of the show?

Learn more about EHN Canada and starting your own mental health treatment journey at ehncanada.com.

To learn about how EHN Guardians supports Military, Veterans and First Responder communities, click here: ehnguardians.ca.

The landscape of mental health and addiction care is changing every day, including some cutting-edge, evidence-based treatment options. At EHN Canada, we are proud to run EHN Red Deer Recovery Centre, a treatment centre structured around Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (or ROSC). But what is ROSC exactly and how can it help out patients? To find out, we talked to Ben Borger, the Clinical Director of EHN Red Deer Recovery Centre and a true champion of this model of treatment.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL ANSWER:    

1. What is ROSC?  
2. What is recovery capital?  
3. What do we assess recovery capital?  
4. What are the key ways in which a national healthcare system can care for someone’s mental health holistically?  
5. What does the future of ROSC look like in the Canadian healthcare system? 

What do you think of the show?

Learn more about EHN Canada and starting your own mental health treatment journey at ehncanada.com.

To learn about how EHN Guardians supports Military, Veterans and First Responder communities, click here: ehnguardians.ca.

Leaders are the quintessential example of people who forget to take care of themselves and their own mental health. In this episode of 5 FAQs, we explore the challenges that leaders experience, how their mental health is affected, and steps they can take to better care for their own mental health.  

 
THE 5 FAQs WE WILL ANSWER:    

1. What challenges do leaders typically struggle with when it comes to their mental health?  
2. In what ways do these mental health challenges manifest in a leader's work environment, and how can they affect team dynamics?  
3. How do the pressures of leadership impact a leader's home life and their role as a parent?  
4. How can organizations create a culture that supports mental health for leaders and employees alike? 
5. What does the future of mental health for leaders look like? 

Learn more about Kim Ades and the work she does at Frameofmindcoaching.com.

What do you think of the show?

Learn more about EHN Canada and starting your own mental health treatment journey at ehncanada.com.

To learn about how EHN Guardians supports Military, Veterans and First Responder communities, click here: ehnguardians.ca.

Welcome to 5 FAQs, an EHN Canada Podcast. 

For each episode, we scour the internet for the five most frequently asked questions about a specific topic related to mental health and addiction, and then we go to the experts to get the answers.  

5 FAQs is created and produced by EHN Canada, the country's largest network of publicly funded and private treatment services for addiction, trauma, and mental health. 

What do you think of the show?

Learn more about EHN Canada and starting your own mental health treatment journey at ehncanada.com.

To learn about how EHN Guardians supports Military, Veterans and First Responder communities, click here: ehnguardians.ca.

Trauma disproportionately impacts military service members, veterans, and first responders. And it is harming both their physical and mental health.  

In this episode of 5 FAQs, we’re joined by our own, Emily Day, Wellness Counsellor at EHN Guardians Gateway in Peterborough, Ontario. 

Together, we explore how holistic wellness and breathwork can support military, veterans, and first responders in their recovery journeys. 

 
THE 5 FAQs WE WILL ANSWER:    

1. What is mental wellness? 
2. How is mental wellness different than mental health or mental illness?  
3. How are mental wellness, breathwork, and holistic care implemented in treatment for military, veterans and first responder communities? 
4. What are three ways people can improve their mental wellness?   
5. What does the future of wellness hold for military, veterans, and responder communities? 

What do you think of the show?

Learn more about EHN Canada and starting your own mental health treatment journey at ehncanada.com.

To learn about how EHN Guardians supports Military, Veterans and First Responder communities, click here: ehnguardians.ca.

In the workplace, self-doubt, leadership skills (or lack thereof), and power dynamics all come to a head. 

 In this episode of 5 FAQs, we’re joined by Dr. Meagan Yarmey, Social Psychologist and Clinician. 

 Together we talk about social and behavioural psychology and how these disciplines can create frameworks for great leadership. 

THE 5 FAQs WE WILL ANSWER:    

 1. What is social psychology?  

2. How does research in social psychology inform your approach to understanding workplace dynamics and well-being?   

3. How can a deeper understanding of social psychology help individuals navigate self-doubt and perfectionism at work? 

4. What can social psychology teach us about building trust and improving team dynamics?  

5. What are your top tips for balancing personal well-being with the demands of high-stress careers? 

What do you think of the show?

Learn more about EHN Canada and starting your own mental health treatment journey at ehncanada.com.

To learn about how EHN Guardians supports Military, Veterans and First Responder communities, click here: ehnguardians.ca.

We spend half our waking hours at work, so it’s no surprise that our workplaces can impact both our mental health and substance use. 

In this episode of 5 FAQs, we’re joined by Marsha Nicholas, Mental Health & Addictions Consultant.  Together we dive into a fascinating chat about mental health, substance use, and addiction in the workplace. 

THE 5 FAQs WE WILL ANSWER:    

1. What are the differences between substance use and abuse?  
2. What types of treatment can be implemented on an individual level to support those struggling with addiction at work?  
3. What types of treatment can be implemented on an organizational level to support those struggling with addiction at work?  
4. How can leaders better support their teams when they are struggling?  
5. What does the future of supporting those struggling with addiction in the workplace look like? 

What do you think of the show?

Learn more about EHN Canada and starting your own mental health treatment journey at ehncanada.com.

To learn about how EHN Guardians supports Military, Veterans and First Responder communities, click here: ehnguardians.ca.