Man Up – Finding Strength in Mental Illness By: Patrick Kelly, Communications and Office Administrator at BANA ______________________________________________________________________________ Mental illness is not a sign of weakness. It’s a legitimate, genuine and common medical issue, and everyone who suffers should feel comfortable seeking help. While both women and men share many of the same experiences
Taking Care of Yourself During the COVID-19 Isolation By: Stephani Fenkanyn, Health Educator at BANA ______________________________________________________________________________ Taking Care of Yourself During the COVID-19 Isolation By: Stephani Fenkanyn, Health Educator at BANA The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may be stressful. Fear and anxiety about the disease can be overwhelming and cause strong and triggering
Content by Sara Dalrymple, RSW MSW BA Psych., BANA Registered Social Worker ______________________________________________________________________________ February Funk: Keeping Cool When It’s Cold We’ve all been there – fresh off the excitement of the holiday season, January and February roll in and slowly our mood starts to deteriorate. We begin to feel blue and lethargic, and long
Be Yourself. Healthy. Happy. Hopeful. Introducing BANA's new podcast! Created through a collaboration between Ph.D student from University of Windsor, Sara Santarossa and the Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA); - "Be Yourself. Healthy. Happy. Hopeful." - is our latest avenue into educating the public and promote healthy, active lifestyles. Hosted by BANA health promoter,
Content by Sara Dalrymple, RSW MSW BA Psych., BANA Registered Social Worker ______________________________________________________________________________ Unfair to Compare Have you ever compared yourself to another individual and ended up not feeling very good about yourself thereafter? Have you ever looked at someone else and thought, “If only I looked like them, my life would be different,
