Hot topics in Psychiatry 2022

Use your computer, smartphone, or tablet to spend some rewarding time learning about trends in mental illness and mental health. These live, online presentations feature specialists in various fields, including AMI staff, doctors, community workers, and more. The hosts interact with youyou can send in live questions and comments while watching. Registration not necessary, and you do not have to have a Facebook account to watch the presentation. Videos can be watched here at a later date if you miss the live event.

In Hot Topics, we talk about trends in mental illness and mental health.Discover how we can help you, and get your questions answered about the different topics.

NEW TIME: Our Hot Topics Q&As are now held from 1pm-1:45pm.

Winter can be longer for some of us. The days are shorter, the sun isnt as high in the sky, its dark and coldall these things can negatively affect our mental health. Join us as we talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder and get some tips to help you get through the colder months of the year.

January 26, 2022
1-1:45 pm

Even if you do not have a Facebook account, you can clickHERE on January 26 at 1 pm to access the presentation.

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Mental illness not only affects the person living with it, but their friends and family as well. Have you had a parting of ways with a friend? Has one of your family members withdrawn from you? Join us to talk about how we can cope with losing relationships through mental illness, and ways to bridge those strained relationships.

February 23, 2022
1-1:45 pm

Even if you do not have a Facebook account, you can clickHERE on February 23 at 1 pm to access the presentation.

Has your loved one changed recently? Have they been affected by something that happened in their life and you dont know how best to support them? Do you suspect they have a mental illness but dont know how to approach the subject? Want to find out how you can help them? Join us as we talk about mental illness and how it may affect our loved ones.

March 23, 2022
1-1:45 pm

Even if you do not have a Facebook account, you can clickHERE on March 23 at 1 pm to access the presentation.

Recordings of past events

In this Hot Topics event, our experts talked all about womens mental health. Did you know that women have higher rates of mood and anxiety disorders? Find out more by watching the recording.

There is a culture in our society that men have to be tough, have to be strong. This can lead to men not reaching out for help when a mental health issue may be present. Watch the recording to discoverhow to find help or encourage someone to get help.

On October 20thour resident expert Sylvie Bouchard talked about BPDwhat it is, common challenges, and what can be done to reduce conflicts.

On September 8th our program coordinator Marc Griffin talked about our fall programs. Our new programs include a Young Family & Friends support group, a three-part Aging Well With Mental Illness workshop, and a three-part Caregivers 55+ workshop.

We are all going to have varying levels of comfort and discomfort with our new realities as Covid wanes. In this hot Topic event we talked about how to manage expectations, anxieties, and changing health restrictions and how this all affects our mental health.

Our Kaleidoscope support group is open to anyone living with any mental illness [depression, bipolar, anxiety, OCD, hoarding, schizophrenia, etc.] Learn all about it in the recording of this AMI Spotlight event.

Stress. Anxiety. Anger. Fear. Excitement. Mania. Panic Attacks. Now imagine being able to bring yourself back to your baseline. Lets talk about some calming techniques and learn some new ways to relax. We want to hear what works for you!

Depression can be debilitating, can appear at any age, and is one of the most common and treatable mental illnesses. Join us to learn about depression and get your questions answered. We will also talk about how to get help. For example, our depression support group is open to family, friends, and people living with depressionfind out if it is the right group for you.

Living outside an urban area brings challenges when it comes to accessing services. In addition, isolation can have serious mental health implications, and this has been amplified during Covid. Join us as we discuss the various pros and cons of living in a rural setting, how that can affect mental health, and how you can find the mental health help you or a loved one needs.

What does it mean to be a family caregiver? How can you best support a loved one who is struggling with their mental health? Have you tried our Family & Friends support group? Join us to learn about helping a loved one, and how our services for Family & Friends can help YOU.

Indigenous people in Canada experience an above-average level of mental health challenges. There are many historical, geographical, and societal reasons for this. We will talk about how you can find help for yourself, or learn how to help someone else who is dealing with the realities many Indigenous people face when it comes to mental health.

Accessing mental health services can be complicated and costly. Join the AMI staff as we guide you through various affordable mental health services that are available in Montreal. We will also be live to answer any questions you may have!

Bipolar disorder can be an intimidating diagnosis. Both mania and depression carry their own challenges. On February 18, 2021, we talked about how to manage the symptoms of bipolar and where to get help, and answered your questions about bipolar disorder.

Addiction is often seen as a personal choice despite being classified as a mental illness. On January 21, 2021 we talked about addiction to break the stigma and try to get a better understanding of how it affects our mental health. We shared resources and coping mechanisms, and answered your questions.

Anxiety is a normal and natural response to difficult or stressful situations. But how can you manage anxiety when it begins to affect your daily life? On December 10, 2020 we talked about different scenarios, learned some tips, and shared how to manage anxiety.

Under eating, purging, over eating, hiding when you eat. Young or old, men or women, anyone can suffer from an eating disorder. Oftentimes it stems from issues with control and its not actually aboutfood. On November 19, 2020, we talked about eating disorders and how they affect people, how to spot it in loved ones, how to help them get help, and so much more.

Racism in any form can have a strong impact on mental health. On October 15th, join us to discover how you can be an ally or stand up to help people who are struggling, or what to do if racism is affecting your mental health.

Young carers* can struggle with school, friends, or their own mental health. Many young people dont even realize they are caregivers and dont know where to go for help. Learn about the struggles faced by young carers, how to support them, and ask questions about being one!

*Young people who provide care and support to family members or other loved ones are considered young carers. Their loved ones can live with a chronic illness, disability, mental health or substance use issue and/or problems related to old age.

Adolescence can be rough for youth and parents alike! Certain mental illnesses can start to manifest themselves during puberty, but whats the difference between regular mood swings and the onset of mental illness? On August 13, 2020, we talked about how parents can best support adolescents through these trying times.

On July 16, 2020, AMI staff talked about Mental Health in the Workplace. Discover coping strategies within the workplace, how an employer can best support their staff, good business practices to implement, how to talk to your employer about mental health and so much more.

On June 18, 2020 our Borderline Personality Disorder experts Carl and Sylvie talked about living with and caring for a loved one with BPD. Check out our 2 part recording for their answers toyour questions!

On May 14, 2020 we explored the connection between what you eat, how much you move, and your mental health. You may be surprised to discover that small changes can add up to make a big difference in your life, no matter what shape you are in right now!

Managing relationships is tough enough, but what about when mental illness plays a role? On April 16, 2020, we talked about having a partner who lives with mental illness, disclosing your mental illness to a partner,maintaining relationships during this pandemic, and much more.

Weve all heard the negative things about technology and mental health. On March 20, 2020 we learned about all the ways that technology is helping medical professionals diagnose, treat, and help people suffering from mental illness in their recovery process, including how it can help with the current Coronavirus crisis.

On January 24, 2020 we spoke to Sgt [ret] Hugh Lawson, CD and Dr. Rameeshay Mubasher about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Trauma can affect anyone! Watch the recording to learn what it looks like, what can cause it or trigger an episode, and how to support a loved one suffering from PTSD.

Schizophrenia affects mental processes such as thinking and judgment, sensory perception, and the ability to appropriately interpret and respond to situations. On October 24, 2019, we asked all your questions and got all the answers about schizophrenia from Dr. David Benrimoh and author Susan Doherty.

On September 5, 2019, we held our first Facebook Hot Topic Q&A of the season. We spoke withDr. Carole-Anne Tremblay and Peer Support Worker Lynn Harris about the the basics of speaking to your doctor.

In this video, we discuss recovery and living with mental illness but also good mental health. Is it possible to recover from mental illness, or to live a fulfilling life even with mental illness? Yes. How can families help their loved ones while balancing their own needs? This was a live, online event that took place May 29, 2019.

Beyond medication and therapy there are alternative treatments available for mental illness. AMI-Quebec was joined by Sara Cohen-Fournier, a doctor from McGill University, and An-Phuong Nguyen, Acupuncturist, to discuss such things as exercise, mindfulness, diet, marijuana etc. This was a live online event that took place February 27, 2019.

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