It’s time we have an open discussion about anxiety so we can break the stigma around it and learn how to overcome the barriers it presents.

It’s time we have an open discussion about anxiety so we can break the stigma around it and learn how to overcome the barriers it presents.

Mental healthcare is confusing on its own – but the undeniable reality is that it's harder for racialized communities to navigate.

It’s time we have an open discussion about anxiety so we can break the stigma around it and learn how to overcome the barriers it presents

It’s time we have an open discussion about anxiety so we can break the stigma around it and learn how to overcome the barriers it presents

Depression is much more than a fleeting moment of sadness -- the cognitive, emotional, and bodily symptoms of depression can disrupt and impair people’s daily lives and basic functioning. An alarming reality is that Black communities in Canada face a disproportionate burden from depression compared to the rest of Canada. A recent survey from the University of Ottawa revealed that Black Canadians are suffering from symptoms of depression at a rate six times higher than that of the general population, and those experiencing high levels of discrimination were 36 times more likely to have clinical depression.

Despite its high prevalence, many individuals, especially within Black communities, find it difficult to open up about their lived experiences with depression and to seek support for treatment. And the upcoming holidays also bring a host of stressors that can exacerbate symptoms of depression.

This workshop will help participants overcome these challenges through understanding what depression is, how it can present in our minds and bodies, and equipping ourselves with the right tools to combat symptoms of depression and the winter blues.

Depression is much more than a fleeting moment of sadness -- the cognitive, emotional, and bodily symptoms of depression can disrupt and impair people’s daily lives and basic functioning. An alarming reality is that Black communities in Canada face a disproportionate burden from depression compared to the rest of Canada. A recent survey from the University of Ottawa revealed that Black Canadians are suffering from symptoms of depression at a rate six times higher than that of the general population, and those experiencing high levels of discrimination were 36 times more likely to have clinical depression.

Despite its high prevalence, many individuals, especially within Black communities, find it difficult to open up about their lived experiences with depression and to seek support for treatment. And the upcoming holidays also bring a host of stressors that can exacerbate symptoms of depression.

This workshop will help participants overcome these challenges through understanding what depression is, how it can present in our minds and bodies, and equipping ourselves with the right tools to combat symptoms of depression and the winter blues.