CINIM

12/17/2025

"The holidays carry heavy expectations—roles, rituals, and timelines that do not always reflect who you are now. You are allowed to redefine how you participate. You can stay for a shorter window, take breaks when needed, practice concise answers to intrusive questions, choose which topics are off limits, and decide which traditions actually matter to you." Read more:

Find the gray this holiday season: Stay connected, protect your peace, and show up without overextending or checking out.

12/15/2025

How can you give yourself some space to rest this month, even if life feels full?

12/13/2025

If the holidays bring up complicated emotions, try grounding yourself with familiar routines like morning stretches or an evening cup of tea. Consistency supports stability.

12/11/2025

"We know that stress, depression, and anxiety are impacting many students at colleges and universities. The BreathingRoom program is an incredible on-line resource for young adults exploring their emotions and working on behavior changes...As counselling and health services are in greater demand, [BreathingRoom] is a valuable resource for post-secondary institutions to have available for their students." - Mount Royal University

Learn more about BreathingRoom today! https://www.cinim.org/programs/breathingroom

12/10/2025

"Every year on December 10, Human Rights Day invites us to reconnect with a foundational truth: mental health is a universal human right."

Every year on December 10, Human Rights Day invites us to reconnect with a foundational truth: mental health is a universal human right. For CMHA, this principle guides our work...

12/09/2025

Learn how sleep deprivation affects the teenage body and brain, and what can be done to help adolescents get enough sleep. Watch here:

Dig into how sleep deprivation affects the teenage body and brain, and what can be done to help adolescents get enough sleep.--Sleep deprivation among Americ...

12/08/2025

Set aside small pockets of quiet during busy weeks — a slow walk, mindful breathing, or simply sitting without multitasking. These practices help regulate stress.

12/06/2025

"The holidays can be a joyous and relaxing time. It can also be a time that individuals experience the most stress. Family and friends, although supportive and helpful, can also be a source of stress during the holidays. Here are some ways that one can cope with stress more effectively, during the holidays and throughout the year..." Read more:

Dr. Donna Ferguson suggests how people can cope with stress more effectively, during the holidays and throughout the year

12/03/2025

What helps you stay steady when your routine changes or responsibilities increase this time of year?

12/02/2025

Cinim’s award-winning programs have a positive impact on individuals, families and communities. We provide tools to effectively manage negative stressors in life, encourage recovery, and help people achieve their full potential.

On this Giving Tuesday, your donation helps Cinim deliver compassionate, research-backed programs to those who need them most. Big or small, your support matters. Donate here: https://ow.ly/pAZy50Xxgus

12/01/2025

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday — a day when people around the world come together to give back. If you believe in mental wellness that’s accessible, inclusive and grounded in research, we invite you to support Cinim. Together, we can build more resilient communities. Learn more about Cinim here: https://www.cinim.org/

Cinim is an integrative health and research institute. We create evidence-based mental health programs that help people live happier, more fulfilling lives.

11/29/2025

"Depression can blur your relationship with food. You might eat without noticing, or forget to eat at all. It’s not laziness or a lack of discipline. Your nervous system, under stress, can dull hunger cues or make meals feel pointless. Still, your body needs fuel. Not to change you. Not to fix you. Just to help you feel a little steadier."

Read more in our blog, 'How to Love Yourself When Depressed' below:

This isn’t a feel-good list. It’s how to love yourself when depressed, one grounded habit and small, human step at