#PTSD isn’t just about experiencing trauma; it’s about how it continues to shape daily life. ~8% Canadian adults are affected. On #PsychedUp, Chelan shares her story, and we explore talk therapy + treatments w/Randy Mackoff. Listen: https://ow.ly/9FFa50YK5Tq#PTSD#PsychedUp#MentalHealth #Trauma

Pleased to announce the new SwitchRx!

Caregivers are vital to our healthcare system. Supporting loved ones w/ complex needs comes with high rates of anxiety, depression, and burnout. CAMH developing programs to support #caregiver mental health: https://ow.ly/S3fG50YK5if#caregiver #MentalHealth #FamilyCaregiving

“I feel 150% better.” Angèle shares how adding 2nd medication (via Soli) made big difference in major depressive disorder treatment. Thoughtful, individualized care matters. ▶️ Her story: https://ow.ly/uuzy50YJ1F5 More: https://ow.ly/J5Mp50YJ1F6 #Depression #PatientStory #RapidsHealth

The beta program for Ori by #RapidsHealth is open! I co-founded Rapids w/goal to advance evidence-based, compassionate mental healthcare for all. Please follow @rapidshealth.bsky.social then visit site to learn more! Looking for Cdn GPs, NPs esp. #MentalHealth #Psychiatry #GAD #EvidenceBasedCare

With world upset, I like to find ways to boost #resilience + happiness. Stress expert Dr. Aditi Nerurkar suggests some time each day in 5 ways: play/curiosity, productive work, solitude, community + reflection. How can we fit these in? #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness https://ow.ly/TPOU50YGKfr

Today is #WorldHealthDay. Biggest challenge in mental healthcare isn’t lack of access to timely treatment; it’s receiving accurate diagnosis. Evidence-based tools are emerging to support clinicians in faster, more accurate decisions, helping patients sooner. This give me hope! #MentalHealthisHealth

March is #BrainAwarenessMonth! Your brain = powerful organ. Sleep + good food = brain boosters, but did you know that movement boosts blood flow to brain + reduces risk of mental illness? 12 actions for healthier brains: https://ow.ly/vAib50Yzs4M#BrainAwarenessMonth#MentalHealthMatters #LoveYourBrain #EndAlz

It's #WorldBipolarDay – a day for hope + change! Bipolar disorder is complex, challenging to diagnose, often misunderstood. No one should wait months/years for treatment. In #PSYCHEDUP, Pauline shares journey to diagnosis + treatment: https://ow.ly/77Lc50YztjY#WorldBipolarDay#PSYCHEDUP #EndTheStigma #HopeForBipolar

#Mentalhealth diagnosis + treatment decisions need to happen quickly. Clinicians need tools providing clear, evidence-informed guidance to act on. I invite Cdn GPs + NPs to Ori by #RapidsHealth for more efficient + informed decision-making: ow.ly/4P2b50YzrQj #PrimaryCare #ClinicalDecisionSupport

Excited to share about Soli by @rapidshealth.bsky.social! Tool for GPs, NPs for #psychopharmacology guidance. (Another one will share on Thursday!) Please follow link below. #healthtech #rapidshealth #primarycare #healthcareinnovation

I'd like evidence-based, compassionate #mentalhealthcare for everyone who needs it. That’s why I built #RapidsHealth: to support clinicians w/ faster, more accurate diagnostic insights + clearer treatment guidance. Excited to share! https://ow.ly/BXrE50Yw1Ti#mentalhealthcare#RapidsHealth#EvidenceBasedMedicine

Who doesn't like a great sleep? Sleep disturbances treatable = unlearn hyperarousal. CBT-I is evidence-based treatment that retrains brain + reduces stress of not sleeping. Dr. Mackoff + I cover in #PSYCHEDUP: https://ow.ly/RrmW50YpPxf#PSYCHEDUP#SleepHealth #BetterSleep #CBTi #insomnia #WorldSleepDay

#UniMentalHealthDay March 12. Support young people to know when help needed + services available: peer groups, benefits w/counsellor. Good sleep, nutrition, exercise, social connection matter! www.studentminds.org.uk/get-involved... #StudentMentalHealth #YouAreNotAlone @studentmindsorg.bsky.social

📢 It's ONE WEEK away from #UniMentalHealthDay! 📢 Are you excited? We sure are, and we've been loving all your posts about what you guys have planned for University Mental Health Day. Don't forget to sign up so you're ready to join us: https://bit.ly/4p0sxE4

#InternationalWomensDay: let's share info to balance mental and extra caregiving load that women often carry. Pleased that postpartum, #perimenopause, #menopause more researched + supported. Improving access to treatment matters! More in #PSYCHEDUP: https://ow.ly/XrFv50YqU7z#InternationalWomensDay#perimenopause#menopause#PSYCHEDUP#WomensMentalHealth

#MDD or #bipolardisorder? Many w/bipolar 1st present w/ #depression. Hypomania subtle. When bipolar misidentified, treatment response may be limited. Validated screening tools matter! Speaking Alberta #Psychiatry Assoc. Mar 20 on strategies to differentiate. https://albertapsych.org/conference#MDD#bipolardisorder?

Self-injury Awareness Day (March 1) was created to spread awareness of #SelfInjury, often misunderstood. Those who self-harm can feel alone + afraid to reach for help b/c of stigma. Understanding can #EndStigma. Laura's story: https://ow.ly/4SEQ50Yn4tM#SelfInjury#EndStigma#SelfInjuryAwarenessDay #MentalHealth

Gut + brain in constant convo via immune pathways + hormones. Diet, alcohol, chronic stress, poor sleep + inactivity disrupt microbiome, affecting mood, anxiety, cognition. Great vid Canadian Digestive Health Foundation: https://ow.ly/EUev50YliUR #BrainGutAxis #MentalHealth #LifestyleMedicine

80% of #mentalhealthcare starts in primary care, where most are treated by #generalpractitioners #nursepractitioners. To improve outcomes, let's equip them with tools + resources to support rapid access to effective care. Video on #RapidsHealth: https://ow.ly/JRNb50Yiqal @rapidshealth.bsky.social

Workplaces have the power to make a difference in mental health! 💙 Supporting initiatives like DefeatDepression shows commitment to employee well-being, reduces stigma, and strengthens communities. 🙌 Join our campaign: defeatdepression.ca #DefeatDepression #MentalHealthMatters #Depression

Brain-gut axis: nervous system, gut + microbiome are bi-directional system shaping inflammation, mood, cognition. Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) shows microbes, immune signals, neural paths affect brain + behaviour: https://ow.ly/TWpn50Yhglt #BrainHealth #BrainGutAxis #Neuroscience #MentalHealth

Meaningful connection = psychological wellbeing. #Loneliness is linked to depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease, early mortality. This #ValentinesDay, share love in many forms: friendship, #caregiving, mentorship, community, shared purpose. 💗 #SocialConnection #MentalHealth

Eating disorders are complex + treatable. Resharing Cedar's story, a conversation to reduce stigma, improve recognition, get people talking. Pls share w/ families + those in rigid cycles re: body image, self worth, food restrictions. https://ow.ly/fP2V50Ycvbr #EDAW2026 #PSYCHEDUP #eatingdisorders

It's #EatingDisorders Awareness Week. Eating disorders are mental illnesses that can affect anyone, any age, in any body. Challenge harmful beliefs of body size + promote compassionate, evidence-based care! Try to confront weight stigma. https://ow.ly/BuFE50Y9FrN#EatingDisorders#EDAW2026 #HealthDoesntHaveALook

#BlueMonday can affect mood as new year novelty fades, there's less light + post holiday blahs. If feeling low, be gentle w/yourself. Prioritize sleep, get light, move your body, seek in-person social connection. https://ow.ly/4skB50XZOrV#BlueMonday #SelfCare #SAD

Sleep matters! #Insomnia affects mood, concentration, productivity, health. 5 tips for #healthysleep, incl. how to quiet a racing mind at night: https://ow.ly/ebXq50XOKYG#Insomnia#healthysleep#sleephealth #mentalhealthawareness

Making New Year's Resolutions? Eat the elephant one bite at a time. https://ow.ly/yrjP50XOL03 It takes many steps to realize big changes. It’s easy to forget the value of those steps, which help prepare your mind, body and community for changes. #MentalHealth #GoalSetting #2026Goals

Great article on The Conversation about dealing blahs after Xmas: https://ow.ly/2aqB50XOsaJ - Post-holiday low mood can happen. Changes in sleep, food, alcohol, and routine all affect how we feel after Christmas. Small, intentional resets can make a difference.

The holidays can be joyful, complicated, quiet, loud, other. If today is celebration, soak it in. If today is tender, know there is no single "right way" to experience it. Taking care of your mental health—resting, setting boundaries—is enough. Share with love! #selfcompassion #mentalhealthmatters

One year since launching #PSYCHEDUP! Whenever you can (pre-/post-feast walk?) revisit a few episodes: drdianemcintosh.com/psychedup/?u... Our goal: to educate, empower + inspire listeners w/honest conversations re #mentalillness + evidence-based care. #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthpodcasts

Chronic #insomnia isn’t “a bad night’s sleep.” It’s a disabling brain disorder affecting work, relationships, #mentalhealth, quality of life. Allison shares: https://ow.ly/f5OJ50XLPeQ#insomnia#mentalhealthe cover how it feels, which evidence-based treatments help. #SleepHealth #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PSYCHEDUP

Friday Dec 19 (tomorrow!) our insomnia episode releases on PSYCHEDUP! I speak with Allison, who lived with chronic insomnia for decades. We explore what insomnia feels like, and evidence-based treatments that can help. #Insomnia #SleepHealth #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #PSYCHEDUP

Feeling holiday stress? Prioritize what matters most to you. Prepare in advance. Be kind to yourself. More ideas in my blog: https://ow.ly/LF2e50XLCeY #menthalhealth #selfcare #stressmanagement

Dementia affects not just those diagnosed but also caregivers. Your support matters immensely! Supporting dementia caregivers in my blog: https://ow.ly/FhYw50XHE6L #dementiacare #dementiaawareness #caregivingjourney #PSYCHEDUP

For many, holidays = connection + celebration. For others, holidays = stress, financial pressure, conflict, ache of grief. CMHA post re: practical ways to lower stress, set limits, strategies for holiday grief: https://ow.ly/SGri50XGui0 #mentalhealthawareness #holidaymentalhealth #griefsupport

When Stephanie’s mom was diagnosed with #dementia after a stroke, everything changed. We talk about emotional and practical realities of caregiving, coping w/ stress, symptoms, burnout. Listen: ow.ly/QKkk50XE23L #caregiving #mentalhealthawareness #brainhealth #agingwell #PSYCHEDUP #PSYCHEDUPPodcast

Eating disorders don't just affect young women; they impact all genders. Rigid ideas of who gets sick narrows understanding of mental illness. More: https://ow.ly/33yq50XyLjc. More on #eatingdisorders in latest #PSYCHEDUP. #anorexianervosa #mentalhealthawarness #mentalhealthpodcast

Eating disorders aren’t vanity or willpower. #Anorexia, #bulimia & #bingeeatingdisorder are complex, tied to trauma, control & self-worth. Recovery is possible. In #PSYCHEDUP, Cedar shares her story. Dr. Mackoff & I discuss what drives #eatingdisorders & what heals. ow.ly/kz3i50XvWpH #mentalhealth

We all feel anxious sometimes: before big presentations, walking into rooms of strangers. But when does ordinary anxiety cross into #socialanxietydisorder? How to tell the difference + find help: https://ow.ly/FB2V50XrfGJ#socialanxietydisorder? #MentalHealthAwareness #SocialAnxiety #Psychiatry #PSYCHEDUP

Thank you NPs for your vital role on front lines of #mentalhealthcare. NPs are keen users of RAPIDS https://ow.ly/ogCQ50Xq8wO#mentalhealthcare sharing they appreciate help w/diagnostic + treatment clarity, shorter path to best meds + improved patient communication. #NursePractitionerWeek #PrimaryCareInnovation

Imagine missing grad + friendships b/c your anxiety won't let you attend. In #PSYCHEDUP, I explore what it's like to live w/#socialanxiety + how evidence-based treatment can help reclaim lives. Hannah's touching story: ow.ly/L8at50XoMsB #mentalhealthawareness #anxietyrecovery #mentalhealthpodcasts

Deep, diaphragmatic breathing reduces stress. Just 5 minutes deep breathing with slow, intentional exhale triggers parasympathetic response. I encourage you to integrate breathing exercises into your week! https://ow.ly/Omjm50XnjbC #WellnessAtWork #InternationalStressAwarenessDay #MentalHealth

Honoured to receive Alum of Year from Dalhousie Medical Alum Association. Sincere thanks to DMAA team, Dr. Stephen Miller, Dean Dr. David Anderson. Heartening to be surrounded by Dalhousie’s medical alumni expressing deep pride in our alma mater and continuing love for medicine. #DalhousieUniversity

🎃 Happy Halloweenie! 👻 Edgar is getting into the spooky spirit — wishing you a safe and fun Halloween! 🦇🖤🐾 #HappyHalloween #CatCostume #SpookySeason #MentalHealthMatters

Recovery from #psychosis is an achievement; staying well can also be challenging. Once symptoms ease, patients may question continued treatment. Losing respect for mental illness can lead to relapse. More: https://ow.ly/w6bq50Xk5w2#psychosis #psychiatry #psycheduppodcast #schizophrenia

Honoured to join the Lieutenant Governor of BC, the Honourable Wendy Cocchia, to meet Cdn Medical Association President Dr. Margot Burrell, with colleague Dr. Ric Procyshyn. Inspired by Dr. Burrell's vision for our profession and the innovations shaping #CanadianHealthcare. @cmadocs.bsky.social

Thrilled to join BC's Lieutenant Governor Honourable Wendy Cocchia + Sergio Cocchia w/Photonic Inc. Inspiring science by Drs. Stephanie Simmons + Paul Terry. #Quantumcomputing will reshape medicine + more. https://ow.ly/HSwo50XhNc9#QuantumcomputingPride for #CanadianScience + excited for potential!

Imagine hearing voices + seeing things others can’t, while trying to live a normal day. In #PSYCHEDUP, we explore #psychosis through John’s lived experience. Dr. Randy Mackoff shares CBTP, early intervention. 🎧 drdianemcintosh.com/psychosis?ut... #Schizophrenia #MentalHealth #mentalhealthpodcasts

#WorldMentalHealthDay: a day to raise awareness + spread hope. And launch of S2 #PSYCHEDUP, w/focus on #Resilience. My guest, broadcaster Gill Deacon, shares health challenges + path to recovery. drdianemcintosh.com/resilience/?... You’ll be inspired! Pls follow + share #mentalhealthpodcast #WMHD25