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Online Mental Health Program

Let’s talk about mental health.

Share your thoughts about what the words ‘mental health’ mean to you.

A Question of Health

A Question of Health

New series! Women's College Hospital experts on current health topics. This month: Heart Disease Symptoms in Women.

Mental Health Program

Online Mental Health Program

Read our new sections: “Perinatal Mental Health” and “Mental Health and Well-Being”

Art Not Violence

Art Not Violence

A project that aims to create much-needed visibility for issues of violence against women and children.

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Eating well on the road Whether you’re vacationing or travelling on business, keeping your eating habits on track will pay off while you’re away and when you get home.

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A Question of Health

New series!

Women's Health Matters has launched a new series called A Question of Health.

Every month, a health expert from Women's College Hospital will answer a question about a health issue that's in the news or on women's minds.

This month's topic: Heart Disease Symptoms for Women

In February, we asked Jennifer Price, an advanced practice nurse with the Women’s Cardiovascular Health Initiative at Women’s College Hospital, for information on the differences in heart disease symptoms between men and women, and tips for maintaining heart health.

Read what she has to say here

Discussion Groups

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Featured topic: Let's talk about what the words 'mental health' mean to you

One of our goals in creating a safe, online space is to provide a forum to talk about mental health concerns. We thought a good starting point would be to explore your experiences of what the words ‘mental health’ even mean. We look forward to hearing your words and perhaps finding ways of being encouraged and uplifted by each others’ experiences.

Other popular discussion topics:

Birth Control
Sexual Health
Pelvic Health
Breast Health
Heart Health
Menopause
General Women's Health

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Online Mental Health Program

Online Mental Health Program

Art Not Violence
Art Not Violence Gallery

Creating much-needed visibility for issues of violence.

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