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10/13/2026

An estimated 15% of Canadians will experience at least a mild case of Seasonal Affective Disorder in their lifetime, with 2-3% reporting serious cases.

SAD is a recognized form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern, and it comes with real symptoms: low energy, changes in sleep and appetite, irritability, and difficulty staying engaged in things you normally enjoy. The good news is that there are effective treatments, from CBT to light therapy to lifestyle changes. The Canadian Psychological Association | Société canadienne de psychologie breaks it all down below.

Read more: https://cpa.ca/psychology-works-fact-sheet-seasonal-affective-disorder-depression-with-seasonal-pattern/

Do you, or someone you know, ever start to feel dips in your energy, become irritable, and feel down every fall? Keep reading to see if you may need to talk to someone about how you feel. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or Depression with Seasonal Pattern, is....

10/11/2026

Fall tends to bring a noticeable shift in mood for a lot of people. 🍂

Do you feel a difference in your mental health when the seasons change? What does that look like for you?

10/09/2026

World Mental Health Day is tomorrow, and this year the focus is on lived experience. 💙

Behind every statistic is a real person with a real story, and those stories deserve to be heard, believed, and acted on. When we listen to the people closest to mental health challenges, we build better support and a more compassionate world.

Learn more from the World Health Organization (WHO): https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2026

Find out about this year's World Mental Health Day campaign (10 October) and how you can get involved.

10/07/2026

Resilience is not something you either have or don't have, it's something that grows over time with the right support. BreathingRoom helps young people find healthy ways to cope with life's challenges.

Explore BreathingRoom here: https://www.cinim.org/programs/breathingroom

Help young people unlock their potential

10/05/2026

Have you ever noticed your mood, energy, or sleep take a noticeable dip when the seasons change? This TED-Ed video breaks down the science behind Seasonal Affective Disorder and why it happens to some people more than others.

Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RiDPisQAzM

10/03/2026

As the season shifts and the days get quieter, give yourself permission to feel whatever is true for you. 🍂

10/01/2026

Reduced sunlight, shifting schedules, and the anticipatory stress of the season ahead can quietly build into low mood, irritability, and worry for a lot of people.

This Healthline article breaks down why it happens and what can help.

Read more: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/autumn-anxiety

09/29/2026

Changes in routine can affect everyone differently.

What helps you feel grounded when you're adjusting to a new season or schedule?

09/27/2026

September can mean fuller calendars and shifting priorities at work too.

Regular check-ins can give employees an opportunity to talk about workload, stress and the support they need before challenges begin to build.

Sometimes a simple check-in can start an important conversation.

09/25/2026

How can digital mental health support help post-secondary students navigate stress and anxiety?

Research at Mount Royal University explored the impact of BreathingRoom and what students experienced while using the program.

Read more about the research and what we learned: https://www.cinim.org/blog/from-muddy-waters-to-blue-skies-using-breathingroom-tm

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