Coping with Homesickness This blog was written by YMCA Newcomer Information Centre Information and Referral Specialist, Lena Samoilichenko. Moving to a new country opens the door to a world of possibilities but can also bring sadness and homesickness. This feeling is familiar and natural to many newcomers. It’s important to remember that adjusting to a…
How to Build a Good Mental Health as a Newcomer Moving to a new country can be an exciting and life-changing experience. You may face many challenges adapting to a new culture, language, and social norms, which can affect your mental health. While mental health does not mean the same thing as mental illness, having poor…
Importance of Healthy Eating for Mental Health (ZOOM) What does it mean when we say “You are what you eat”? Join this webinar to learn more about the importance of diet and its impact on physical and mental health. Y Mind Matters is a series of 6 webinars that will focus on helping…
Building New Connections: Mental Health & Belonging in a New Country (ZOOM) This workshop explores mental health and the sense of belonging that comes with starting life in Canada. What you will learn: • The prevalence, cost, and health risk of social isolation • Tips for building new social connections in Canada Y…
Introduction to Mindfulness (ZOOM) This webinar will introduce participants to the concept of mindfulness, its benefits, and how to practice it. Y Mind Matters is a series of 6 webinars that will focus on helping Newcomers improve their mental and physical well-being, as well as an opportunity to form connections with other participants. Through…
