In this episode we will be discussing coping tips for the holiday season.   During this time of year, anxiety and depression is always high.  Now, throw in a global pandemic and we are at our wits end.  We are all in our feelings in different ways and we must try our best to keep fighting and finding positive solutions to keep well – mentally, spiritually and physically.

We hope these 5 tips will get you through the season and end the year on a calmer, stronger, and more positive note.

For more information about us, visit www.inkstane.com

If you or someone who know is in crisis - GET HELP:

Crisis Services Canada:

Phone - 1-833-456-4566

Mobile – “Start” 45645

Website – https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en

Kids Help Phone:

Phone – 1-800-668-6868

Mobile – “Connect” 686868

Website - https://kidshelpphone.ca/

CAMH -  The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

416 535-8501 or 1 800 463-2338

Website - http://www.camh.ca/

FOR ALL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS PLEASE CALL 911

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THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER HEALTH CARE / MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROFESIONALS.  YOU SHOULD NOT USE THIS INFORMATION FOR DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT OF ANY HEALTH PROBLEM OR FOR PRESCRIPTION OF ANY MEDICATION OR OTHER TREATMENT.  CONSULT WITH A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE STARTING ANY DIET, EXERCISE OR SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM, BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION OR IF YOU SUSPECT YOU MIGHT HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH OR HEALTH ISSUE.

THANK YOU

In this episode of Ignite The Chat, we will be discussing Stigmas surrounding mental health.  We look at how truly dangerous both social, and self stigmas can be for those who suffer from mental illness.  By using stigmas to belittle someone who is ill can very well mean the difference between life and death.  Stigmas can deter someone from seeking the help they need, for fear of judgment – and can possibly bring on thoughts of suicide.

We hope you can join us and be part of the conversation to change how we see mental health – forever.

For more information about us, visit www.inkstane.com

If you or someone who know is in crisis - GET HELP:

Crisis Services Canada:

Phone - 1-833-456-4566

Mobile – “Start” 45645

Website – https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en

Kids Help Phone:

Phone – 1-800-668-6868

Mobile – “Connect” 686868

Website - https://kidshelpphone.ca/

CAMH -  The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

416 535-8501 or 1 800 463-2338

Website - http://www.camh.ca/

FOR ALL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS PLEASE CALL 911

Ignite The Chat Episode 2

Hosted By:  Gia Laurent, INKSTANE

Produced By:  Megan Heughan, INKSTANE

Music By: Mathew Giardulli 

Welcome to Ignite The Chat In our first episode, we wanted to start off the series, with an introduction to the whole #ignitethechat movement.  So, it is only fitting that we give you a taste of what will be our ongoing story-telling series called – The Masks We’re In. And who better to start with, than the story of our very own podcast host – Gia Laurent. In Episode # 1 she shares the raw and intimate truth about what her life has been like, dealing with mental illness and why she created Ignite The Chat. We also get into the current “mindfuck” that is COVID-19, and the number its doing on our mental health.

We hope you can join us.

For more information about us, visit www.inkstane.com

Ignite The Chat Episode 1 

Hosted By:  Gia Laurent, INKSTANE 

Produced By:  Megan Heughan , INKSTANE