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Treat yourself with kindness and avoid self criticism 

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Treat yourself with kindness and avoid self criticism 

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We’re all pretty hard on ourselves, criticizing everything from our parking job to our off-hand comments at work. And it’s not without consequences. "Harsh self-criticism activates the sympathetic nervous system fight or flight and elevates stress hormones such as cortisol in our bloodstream " - Emma Seppala  PhD, science director the Stanford University

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Canadian Mental Health Assn    - (705) 874-1812 Peterborough Assertive Community Treatment Team - (705) 742-9022
Canadian Mental Health Association Office - (705) 748-6711

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Getting help for mental, emotional, spiritual, or relationship issues can be difficult. Finding the right mental health professional can help you take control of any issue in your life.

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Main Location

Our Gordon Street location is the home of our largest facility. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario in Whitby Ontario, it houses the great majority of our services including in-patient units, administrative offices and more.

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
700 Gordon Street
Whitby, Ontario
L1N 5S9

The land currently occupied by Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, along the shores of Whitby Ontario is the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties.

Telephone: 905.430.4055
Toll Free: 1.800.341.6323

Centralized Referrals
CentralizedReferral@ontarioshores.ca

Other Locations

1615 Dundas Street, Whitby Durham Community Clinic (DCC)
Includes: Durham Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT), Prompt Care Clinic, Geriatric Outpatient Clinic, Geriatric Outreach Clinicians, Adolescent Prompt Clinic, Psychosis Clinic and Homes for Special Care.
Whitby Mall, West Tower
West Tower, Third Floor Unit 306

Whitby, ON L1N 2L1
Phone: 905.432.4121
Fax: 905.432.4411
See all programs offered at this location

Peterborough Assertive Community Treatment Team
4- 421 Water Street
Peterborough, ON K9H 3L9
705.742.9022

York Region Community Clinic
615 Davis Drive, Unit 201
Newmarket, ON L3Y 2R2
905.895.4242 (phone)
905.895.3834 (fax)
See programs offered at this location

Kawartha Lakes Community Clinic
37 Lindsay Street South
Lindsay, ON K9V 2L9
705.878.1013 (phone)
705.878.1014 (fax)
See programs offered at this location

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Our Gordon Street location is the home of our largest facility. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario in Whitby Ontario, it houses the great majority of our services including in-patient units, administrative offices and more.

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It  helps control your symptoms and improve your mood by: Helping you prioritize problems, fears, and concerns. Tracking any symptoms day-to-day so that you can recognize triggers and learn ways to better control them.

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Greater resistance to the common cold. Better psychological and physical well-being. Better cardiovascular health and reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Better coping skills during hardships and times of stress.

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The emotional support provided by social ties enhances your psychological well-being. One study found that people who view their friends and families as supportive reported a greater sense of meaning in life and felt like they had a stronger sense of purpose.

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Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health.

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Sleep is as important to our health as eating, drinking and breathing. It allows our bodies to repair themselves and our brains to consolidate our memories and process information

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Traveling can improve your mental health by Helping you feel calm. Relieving the tension and stress of your work life lets your mind relax and heal.

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The Thought Journal - Lifestyle, Relationships, Mental Health, Self Care, Careers and Travel

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Why Travel Is Good For Your Mental Health | 7 Reasons To Travel

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Why travel is good for your mental health and the benefits of travelling on your mental health. Travelling can make you so much more happier and travelling has a great effect on depression and anxiety.

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A healthy diet is essential for good health and nutrition. It protects you against many chronic noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

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Regular exercise and physical activity promotes strong muscles and bones. It improves respiratory, cardiovascular health, and overall health