Recovery Matters

Our latest news, insights from leaders in mental health care, and tips for taking care of your mental health.

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Sleep and Mental Health

March 17, 2023

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Eating Disorders and Mental Health: An Overview

February 14, 2023

My Experience as a Student at the CMHA College of Health & Well-Being

February 3, 2023

Accessing Care: Reflections from the Chief Medical Officer at Body Brave

February 2, 2023

Suicide and Systems of Care: What is the Connection? U of T Researchers Seek Input from Parents & Caregivers

January 20, 2023

From Creep Show to Compassion: Mental Health at the Movies

January 20, 2023

Our Board Chair Reflects on the Need for Eli’s Place with Poignancy & Passion

January 20, 2023

Self-Talk: Watch Your Language

January 17, 2023

Reflections & Mental Health Tips for the New Year from Members of our Team

January 11, 2023

Smell and Memory — Creating Positive Holiday Memories

December 13, 2022

Get the Scoop on Giving

November 28, 2022

Close: A Special Night at the Movies in Support of Eli’s Place

November 23, 2022

Movember Focuses On Men’s Mental Health

November 23, 2022

Texting for Help: A New Way to Connect

November 22, 2022

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: A Deeper Dive

November 14, 2022

Close – Special Advance Screening on Nov 17th at Varsity Theatre

October 18, 2022

Understanding the Recovery Model: How Is It Different From the Traditional Approach

September 26, 2022

New Beginnings: Coping With Triggers at School or Work

September 21, 2022

Let’s Get Ready to Run (or Walk) on October 16th for Eli’s Place!

September 21, 2022

Improving Your Emotional Fitness

September 9, 2022

What is EMDR Therapy and How It Can Benefit You?

September 9, 2022

The Challenges of Parenting a Super Feeler

His Core Is Not Broken ~ The Challenges of Parenting a Super Feeler

June 24, 2022

Exploring Innovations and Standards in E-Mental Health

June 23, 2022

Mental Health in the LGBTQ2S+ Community: A Current Overview

June 17, 2022

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Psychosis & Psychotic Episodes

May 10, 2022

Grieving Rx = Poetry Therapy + Nature Therapy

May 2, 2022

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Gaps in Mental Health Care: The Road to Eli’s Place

April 20, 2022

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Caregiver Challenges: Caring for Someone With Mental Illness

April 13, 2022

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Becoming News-Resilient

April 12, 2022

Top 10 Mental Health Podcasts to Subscribe to Today

March 8, 2022

Eli’s Place is Evolving—Please Welcome Mridula Joyner, CFRE

March 8, 2022

This International Women’s Day We Spotlight Six Eli’s Place Volunteers

March 7, 2022

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Loneliness and Its Impact on Mental Health

February 15, 2022

Kindness: It’s Like Walking a Mile in Someone Else’s Shoes

February 11, 2022

Social Prescribing: Improving Our Health and Wellbeing

January 27, 2022

It’s a Wrap! Thank You for a Successful Year-End Campaign

January 12, 2022

New Year’s Resolutions and Mental Health

January 11, 2022

Mental Health Research for Racialized People: Safe, Inclusive and Meaningful

December 24, 2021

A City’s Unseen Trenches: Mental Illness and COVID-19 in Homeless Youth

December 7, 2021

A Letter From Our Board Chair: We Must Open Eli’s Place NOW.

December 7, 2021

Gender-Based Violence and Mental Health

December 3, 2021

A Letter From Our Board Chair: The Time Is NOW

November 27, 2021

What Does Mental Health Allyship Really Mean?

November 23, 2021

Introducing New Board Member Matt Cappellucci

November 12, 2021

Introducing New Board Member Momar Sourang

November 12, 2021

Introducing New Board Member Jasmine Godfrey

November 4, 2021

“Never Say Never” Stories of Hope, Resilience and Working Through Loss

November 4, 2021

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Sunday in the Park

October 29, 2021

What Does the Term “Serious Mental Illness” Really Mean?

October 19, 2021

Exploring the Emotional Feeling Technique of Tapping

October 19, 2021

What is Recovery?

September 28, 2021

A Father Explores Suicidal Behaviour Disorder

September 13, 2021

We’re at the Starting Line!

August 28, 2021

Exploring Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

August 27, 2021

Building Mental Health Resiliency for Racialized Populations During COVID-19 and Beyond

July 28, 2021

What is Nature Therapy?

July 28, 2021

Best Wishes and Thank You!

July 7, 2021

One Day at a Time: My Life in Recovery

June 24, 2021

Our May Match for Hope Campaign was a Resounding Success!

June 23, 2021

Our Filling the Gap Webinar Was a Resounding Success

June 7, 2021

There’s Nothing Wrong with Queerness

June 7, 2021

Over a Year of Quarantine and Isolation: How Are We Coping?

May 12, 2021

Ensure Hopeful Futures – Support Our Match for Hope

May 3, 2021

Eli’s Place Update: Emerging From the Pandemic Stronger

April 24, 2021

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

April 24, 2021

Finding What Speaks to You: Poetry as Therapy

April 12, 2021

The Realities of Compassion Fatigue

April 8, 2021

What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

March 22, 2021

‘Navigating’ the System: A Mother’s Story

March 9, 2021

Behind the Headlines: A Look at Indigenous Mental Health

March 8, 2021

What is Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy?

February 20, 2021

What is Borderline Personality Disorder?

February 12, 2021

Black History Month: The Future is Now

February 11, 2021

Stigma Around Mental Health Remains Pervasive and Powerful

January 24, 2021

Exploring Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

January 19, 2021

What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

January 19, 2021

COVID-19 Has Added to the Mental Health Crisis: Digital Tools Can Help

January 15, 2021

Why Is Gratitude so Hard for Some of Us to Express?

January 15, 2021

Efficacy of a Farm-Based Therapeutic Community

January 6, 2021

Family Connections This Holiday Season

December 17, 2020

One Family’s Story: Seeking Legacy and Hope

December 6, 2020

An Important Letter From Our Board Chair

November 23, 2020

Sam, by Constantina Venetis

November 23, 2020

What Is Social Anxiety Disorder?

November 17, 2020

Exploring Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

November 17, 2020

Running 21.1K – It’s Much Better With Friends

November 7, 2020

“Thoughts About Hope … From Survivor to Thriver.”

October 25, 2020

If We Kept a Gratitude Journal

October 18, 2020

A Global Pandemic Requires a Global Response to Mental Health

October 11, 2020

What is Panic Disorder?

October 11, 2020

Moving Forward Despite Covid Challenges

October 3, 2020

Walk or Run for Eli’s Place

September 9, 2020

Preventing Death by Suicide in Canada

September 9, 2020

From Suicide Prevention to Life Promotion

September 8, 2020

Getting Outside: The Impact of Nature on Our Mental Health

August 26, 2020

What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

August 26, 2020

What Is Schizophrenia?

July 17, 2020

How to Use Music as a Tool to Lift Your Mood

July 17, 2020

A Letter to Our Late Son, Eli Nathan Cooper

July 1, 2020

Men’s Mental Health in 2020

June 9, 2020

Major Depressive Disorder in Young Adults

June 9, 2020

Build a Tower of Song – Help Build Eli’s Place

May 31, 2020

Our Match for Hope Was a Huge Success!

May 31, 2020

SAD in the Summer? Yes, It’s a Real Thing!

May 24, 2020

“It May Not Be Rocket Science, but It’s Certainly Improving Outcomes!”

May 24, 2020

“For Some People, Residential Treatment Is Absolutely Necessary.”

May 24, 2020

We Can’t Stop Now! Announcing Our Match for Hope Appeal.

May 3, 2020

Dr. Sid Kennedy on Biomarkers, Big Data and Transition in Psychiatry

May 2, 2020

Helpful Tools for Coping With Anxiety

April 30, 2020

A Year of Momentum and Hope at Eli’s Place

April 26, 2020

5 Ways to Cope With Anxiety

April 22, 2020

Bipolar Disorder: Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow

March 28, 2020

Dr. Joanna Henderson on Advancing Care of Emerging Adults With Mental Illness

March 28, 2020

Susan Meikle: “It’s an Interesting Time to Be in Healthcare!”

March 28, 2020

Learn How 3 Friends of Eli’s Place Had Fun With Purpose

January 31, 2020

Fundraising for Eli’s Place: It’s Easier Than You Think!

January 31, 2020

Stigma Around Mental Health Remains Pervasive and Powerful

January 24, 2020

Meet Carol Cowan-Levine: Mental Health Professional and Eli’s Place Board Chair

November 1, 2019

Meet Karen Goldenberg: Mental Health Advocate and Friend of Eli’s Place

November 1, 2019

Meet Shannon Craig: Charitable Sector Advocate and Friend of Eli’s Place

November 1, 2019

Meet Marilyn Herbert: Supporter and Friend of Eli’s Place

November 1, 2019

Meet Ellen Novack and John Park: Supporters and Friends of Eli’s Place

November 1, 2019

Meet Prakash Narayanan: Lawyer and Friend of Eli’s Place

November 1, 2019

Back to School Blues: Taking Care of Your Mental Health on Campus

August 4, 2019

Returning to Work After Mental Illness

August 4, 2019

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice?

August 4, 2019

Walk or Run for Eli’s Place in the Scotiabank Marathon

July 15, 2019

Men Still Struggle With Mental Health Stigma. It’s Time to Talk About it.

June 12, 2019

From Patients to Partners: The Recovery Model

June 8, 2019

Toronto Jewish Choir Presents Shir Delight 2019 in Benefit to Eli’s Place

May 15, 2019

What All Mothers Really Want for Mother’s Day

May 12, 2019

Navigating the Loss of a Child – David & Deborah Cooper on Starts With Me Podcast

May 7, 2019

From Mental Illness to Hopeful Futures: Innovations in Treatment

April 2, 2019

Bipolar Disorder is Complex, but Treatable

March 29, 2019

Why We’re Launching Canada’s First Rural Residential Treatment Centre

March 29, 2019

The Day After #BellLetsTalk Needs to Become Equally Important

January 30, 2019

Maintaining Mental Wellness Over the Holidays

December 10, 2018

Give a Gift in Honour or in Memory of a Loved One With Tribute Giving

December 6, 2018

Mental Illness Awareness Week: What You Need to Know

October 2, 2018

The Long Ride: In Support of Mental Illness Awareness and Eli’s Place

October 1, 2018

Eli’s Place Co-founders David & Deborah Cooper on CBC’s Here and Now

September 11, 2018

Give Recovery a Chance, our New Monthly Giving Program

September 9, 2018

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Learning the Skills to Prevent Suicide: World Suicide Prevention Day

September 9, 2018

Bridge Over the River Why: A Guide for Those Who Have Suffered the Loss of a Child to Suicide

September 9, 2018

The Toronto Jewish Choir Presents ‘Shir Delight,’ in Benefit to Eli’s Place

May 23, 2018

Introducing Ellis Katsof, Executive Director of Eli’s Place

May 15, 2018

What if the Day After #BellLetsTalk Became a Day of Action?

February 1, 2018

We Need a New Language for Talking About Suicide

November 20, 2017

Working to Create a New Treatment Model for Serious Mental Illness

October 6, 2017

Sound Logic: Putting Mental Health on Centre Stage

October 6, 2017

Help Us Build the Future of Mental Health Care in Canada!

September 25, 2017

Mark Wolfson Photography, an Eli’s Place Benefit Exhibit

September 20, 2017

10 Powerful TED Talks About Mental Health

June 15, 2017

Mothers For Mental Health Care

May 12, 2017

10 Stats That Prove Mental Health Treatment Needs More Attention

May 10, 2017

How a Farm Could Revolutionize Mental Health Care in Canada

April 21, 2017

What is the Recovery Model of Mental Health?

April 21, 2017

5 Ways you Can #EndTheStigma on World Bipolar Day

March 30, 2017

The Time for Eli’s Place Is Now

September 6, 2015

Eli, Our Angel in the Outfield

August 13, 2015

Eli’s Place Debuts on the Harold Green Stage

May 4, 2015

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