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How to Support a Partner Struggling with Depression
Here’s some great information on how to support a partner struggling with depression and how to maintain a healthy relationship.
Being in a romantic relationship when one (or both) of you suffer from depression is a massive challenge. Depression can make your partner seem distant. They may feel like they’re a burden or close themselves off. None of that means your relationship is the problem. You two can tackle this together. Click here to read how….. [re-share via Eric Ravenscraft of lifehacker]
For additional assistance, CMHA Kelowna offers peer support, wellness programs, family navigation, and other services for those with a referral from a health care professional (call 250-861-3644 or email [email protected] for information).
The Silent Killer: Depression and Mental Health Problems in the Workplace
“The energy it takes to come into a meeting and pretend that everything is OK when you’re having a hard time concentrating – when your stomach feels like it’s dropping out the bottom, when you feel numb or flat – that takes a toll on you”
Read the full story here: http://www.albertaoilmagazine.com/2015/08/the-silent-killer-depression-mental-health-workplace/ [Re-share of Jesse Snyder’s article for Alberta Oil Magazine].
Depression can have a monumental impact on one’s job performance and security. Interested in making your workplace better equipped to improve mental health? We can help. Call us at for workshop information today: 250-861-3644.