Homewood Health Centre

11/07/2025

Speaking openly about mental health takes courage.

Triple Olympic medallist Isabelle Weidemann shared her experience with a panic attack on the ice — a reminder that even the strongest athletes face challenges we don’t often see. Her story underscores the importance of breaking stigma, fostering understanding, and making space for these conversations.

As the Official Mental Health Services Provider of the Canadian Olympic Team, Homewood Health is proud to support athletes like Isabelle on their journey to Milano Cortina 2026.

11/06/2025

Why do men still find it difficult to open up about mental health?

In our Ask the Expert series, Homewood Health Centre 's Andrew Hanlon reflects on men's mental health, what keeps men silent, and how that silence can affect recovery.

One theme comes up again and again: societal pressure to “tough it out” often overrides emotional needs. But being vulnerable isn’t a failure. It’s a form of resilience.

Watch the full interview with Andrew here: https://youtu.be/n2rNKDTCX50

11/05/2025

Emotional distress doesn’t always look like sadness or tears. For many men, it shows up as irritability, withdrawal, substance use, or overwork.

According to the Government of Canada, males are twice as likely to die from preventable causes—including those related to alcohol, smoking, and poor nutrition. This statistic helps remind us that care needs to reflect how men actually cope, not how we assume they should.

10/29/2025

Weight loss medications can change how your body processes food—but they can’t address how we feel about our bodies.

Rapid weight loss and appetite suppression can mask deeper struggles with self-worth, anxiety, and control.

In fact, individuals using weight loss medications report significantly higher rates of disordered eating behaviours, including guilt, restriction, and body checking—even when clinical criteria for an eating disorder aren't met.* (Eating and Weight Disorders – Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity, 2025)

🔗 You can read more about prescription weight loss medication use and eating disorder psychopathology here: https://ow.ly/H6rm50XjhEi

10/22/2025

🤔 Did you know?

Mikaël Kingsbury—Canada’s “King of Moguls”—is the most decorated freestyle skier in history.

With 3 Olympic medals (🥇 PyeongChang 2018, 🥈 Sochi 2014, 🥈 Beijing 2022) and 99 World Cup victories, he continues to raise the bar in moguls skiing.

As Team Canada’s athletes prepare for Milano Cortina 2026, Homewood Health is proud to stand behind them with world-class mental health support. ✨

Learn more about the partnership here: https://ow.ly/SfIG50XhaLR

Homewood Health provides confidential, 24/7 mental health support for athletes, staff, and families.

10/20/2025

The Homewood Guardians Program provides integrated inpatient care for first responders, military personnel, and veterans living with trauma, post-traumatic stress, operational stress injuries, addiction, anxiety, and depression.

With physician-led treatment and evidence-based outcomes, the program helps restore daily function, relationships, and purpose.

☀️ Learn more about the program here: https://ow.ly/cUQ450X3Nfp

10/16/2025

New technologies like AI and telehealth are reshaping access to care—but in the context of eating disorders, they may also introduce new risks.

This article, as seen in The Globe and Mail, explores how digital tools can unintentionally reinforce disordered behaviours—and what ethical, effective care should look like.

Explore the risks and what responsible care should look like: 🔗 https://ow.ly/3RBz50X9MTx

Explore the hidden risks of using telehealth and AI in eating disorder care. Learn why human expertise remains essential.

10/14/2025

In emergencies and crises, kindness can be as critical as clinical care.

At last Friday’s Mayor’s Mental Health Event, local leaders—including Homewood’s Dr. Hygge Schielke—shared insights on crisis response, trauma, and the power of human connection in supporting those in distress.

Read the full story from GuelphToday:
🔗 https://ow.ly/crXB50Xb4au

Annual mayor's event for mental health focused on response to emergencies and catastrophes

10/10/2025

October 10 is observed as World Mental Health Day. It highlights the importance of mental health as a fundamental part of overall wellbeing.

Everyone deserves care that is accessible, evidence-based, and delivered with dignity. Systems that protect and promote mental health benefit individuals, families, and communities.

10/07/2025

Mental illness can impact anyone—and for many, stigma and misunderstanding delay access to care.

This Mental Illness Awareness Week, explore how early intervention, compassionate support, and integrated treatment can make a difference in recovery.

📖 Read more in The Globe and Mail: https://ow.ly/NLSn50X7iXL

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