CCSMH/CCSMPA
@ccsmh.bsky.social
Supporting the mental health of older adults by connecting people, ideas and resources.
We've just reprinted more of our Behaviours in Dementia Toolkit postcards promoting www.behavioursindementia.ca. They're ideal for distributing to people living with dementia and their care partners. Contact us if you would like to replenish your stock or to order them for the first time.
January 27, 2026 at 4:40 PM
We've just reprinted more of our Behaviours in Dementia Toolkit postcards promoting www.behavioursindementia.ca. They're ideal for distributing to people living with dementia and their care partners. Contact us if you would like to replenish your stock or to order them for the first time.
When is worry too much? | Quand s’inquiète-t-on-trop?
English resources for older adults:
https://ow.ly/657C50Y1svH
Ressources en français pour les personnes âinées
https://ow.ly/juWP50Y1svG
English resources for older adults:
https://ow.ly/657C50Y1svH
Ressources en français pour les personnes âinées
https://ow.ly/juWP50Y1svG
January 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
When is worry too much? | Quand s’inquiète-t-on-trop?
English resources for older adults:
https://ow.ly/657C50Y1svH
Ressources en français pour les personnes âinées
https://ow.ly/juWP50Y1svG
English resources for older adults:
https://ow.ly/657C50Y1svH
Ressources en français pour les personnes âinées
https://ow.ly/juWP50Y1svG
ICYMI, you can watch ED Claire Checkland talk about seniors' mental health on The Social. (35 minute mark)
https://www.ctv.ca/shows/the-social/bell-lets-talk-day-s13e88
Shout out to the great work at Sheds Canada!
https://www.ctv.ca/shows/the-social/bell-lets-talk-day-s13e88
Shout out to the great work at Sheds Canada!
January 23, 2026 at 5:01 PM
ICYMI, you can watch ED Claire Checkland talk about seniors' mental health on The Social. (35 minute mark)
https://www.ctv.ca/shows/the-social/bell-lets-talk-day-s13e88
Shout out to the great work at Sheds Canada!
https://www.ctv.ca/shows/the-social/bell-lets-talk-day-s13e88
Shout out to the great work at Sheds Canada!
Dr. David Conn, CCSMH Co-Chair and Lead of the SIL Clinical Guidelines Working Group, recently appeared on the Toronto Star podcast "How To Live To 100." He discusses social isolation and loneliness in the context of suicide.
You can listen here: https://ow.ly/Kvgt50Y04et
You can listen here: https://ow.ly/Kvgt50Y04et
How to Live to 100 (or Die Trying): Older men and suicide
Isolation and loneliness is the scourge of our later years but older men seem to have a profound struggle to create social connections and while there may be several reasons
ow.ly
January 22, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Dr. David Conn, CCSMH Co-Chair and Lead of the SIL Clinical Guidelines Working Group, recently appeared on the Toronto Star podcast "How To Live To 100." He discusses social isolation and loneliness in the context of suicide.
You can listen here: https://ow.ly/Kvgt50Y04et
You can listen here: https://ow.ly/Kvgt50Y04et
CCSMH Executive Director, Claire Checkland will be on CTV's The Social after 2:45 p.m. ET today. She'll be talking about the mental health of older adults as part of the show's Bell Let's Talk special program. Be sure to check it out!
January 21, 2026 at 7:16 PM
CCSMH Executive Director, Claire Checkland will be on CTV's The Social after 2:45 p.m. ET today. She'll be talking about the mental health of older adults as part of the show's Bell Let's Talk special program. Be sure to check it out!
Any day is a good day to connect! Even a short chat can foster relationships and impact feelings of loneliness and isolation. Take some time today, and every day to talk.
To learn more about addressing social isolation and loneliness read our clinical guidelines: https://ow.ly/Ka9I50Y06TF
To learn more about addressing social isolation and loneliness read our clinical guidelines: https://ow.ly/Ka9I50Y06TF
January 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Any day is a good day to connect! Even a short chat can foster relationships and impact feelings of loneliness and isolation. Take some time today, and every day to talk.
To learn more about addressing social isolation and loneliness read our clinical guidelines: https://ow.ly/Ka9I50Y06TF
To learn more about addressing social isolation and loneliness read our clinical guidelines: https://ow.ly/Ka9I50Y06TF
What activities have you incorporated into your life that gives you purpose? The retirees in this Globe and Mail article have turned to volunteering, gardening, education, writing and reading.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-todays-retirees-are-proving-that-purpose-has-no-expiry-date/
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-todays-retirees-are-proving-that-purpose-has-no-expiry-date/
Today’s retirees are proving that purpose has no expiry date
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January 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM
What activities have you incorporated into your life that gives you purpose? The retirees in this Globe and Mail article have turned to volunteering, gardening, education, writing and reading.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-todays-retirees-are-proving-that-purpose-has-no-expiry-date/
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-todays-retirees-are-proving-that-purpose-has-no-expiry-date/
How much fun is this?
A group of older adults come together to create a horror movie. The short film is called "The Rug" profiled in this CBC article: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A group of older adults come together to create a horror movie. The short film is called "The Rug" profiled in this CBC article: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Short Film Face Off announces films for Season 18 | CBC News
Short Film Face Off is excited to announce the nine films from across Canada that will appear on its 18th season.
www.cbc.ca
January 16, 2026 at 5:10 PM
How much fun is this?
A group of older adults come together to create a horror movie. The short film is called "The Rug" profiled in this CBC article: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A group of older adults come together to create a horror movie. The short film is called "The Rug" profiled in this CBC article: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
For some January can be a "low" month.
A reminder that we have brochures for older adults that address depression. You can check them (and other resources) out here: https://ow.ly/Z8Y850XXraL
A reminder that we have brochures for older adults that address depression. You can check them (and other resources) out here: https://ow.ly/Z8Y850XXraL
January 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM
For some January can be a "low" month.
A reminder that we have brochures for older adults that address depression. You can check them (and other resources) out here: https://ow.ly/Z8Y850XXraL
A reminder that we have brochures for older adults that address depression. You can check them (and other resources) out here: https://ow.ly/Z8Y850XXraL
I-GeMH 💎January 2026 Session
Friday, January 23, 2026 | 8 - 9 a.m. ET
What's New with the Old: An Update on Older-Age Bipolar Disorder (OABD) | SPEAKER:
Martha Sajatovic, MD
👉 To register:
https://ow.ly/m8N550XKzao
NOTE: These rounds are restricted to health professionals.
Friday, January 23, 2026 | 8 - 9 a.m. ET
What's New with the Old: An Update on Older-Age Bipolar Disorder (OABD) | SPEAKER:
Martha Sajatovic, MD
👉 To register:
https://ow.ly/m8N550XKzao
NOTE: These rounds are restricted to health professionals.
January 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
I-GeMH 💎January 2026 Session
Friday, January 23, 2026 | 8 - 9 a.m. ET
What's New with the Old: An Update on Older-Age Bipolar Disorder (OABD) | SPEAKER:
Martha Sajatovic, MD
👉 To register:
https://ow.ly/m8N550XKzao
NOTE: These rounds are restricted to health professionals.
Friday, January 23, 2026 | 8 - 9 a.m. ET
What's New with the Old: An Update on Older-Age Bipolar Disorder (OABD) | SPEAKER:
Martha Sajatovic, MD
👉 To register:
https://ow.ly/m8N550XKzao
NOTE: These rounds are restricted to health professionals.
There are many interesting initiatives focused on supporting connections among older adults. This Global story profiles a study happening in New Brunswick.
https://ow.ly/KfNF50XWrK1
Here's the link to our Social Isolation and Loneliness work: https://ow.ly/GA8150XWrK2
https://ow.ly/KfNF50XWrK1
Here's the link to our Social Isolation and Loneliness work: https://ow.ly/GA8150XWrK2
January 13, 2026 at 10:55 PM
There are many interesting initiatives focused on supporting connections among older adults. This Global story profiles a study happening in New Brunswick.
https://ow.ly/KfNF50XWrK1
Here's the link to our Social Isolation and Loneliness work: https://ow.ly/GA8150XWrK2
https://ow.ly/KfNF50XWrK1
Here's the link to our Social Isolation and Loneliness work: https://ow.ly/GA8150XWrK2
Dick Van Dyke says his longevity is due to:
🕺Moving
🤪Playing
👉Doing new things
🤣Laughing
🫂Connecting
🎶Singing
🐶Spending time with pets/animals
What's one thing on that list that you will try this year?
Watch Dick Van Dyke with Chris Martin in this video--a heartwarmer.
https://ow.ly/9pgw50XTBZi
🕺Moving
🤪Playing
👉Doing new things
🤣Laughing
🫂Connecting
🎶Singing
🐶Spending time with pets/animals
What's one thing on that list that you will try this year?
Watch Dick Van Dyke with Chris Martin in this video--a heartwarmer.
https://ow.ly/9pgw50XTBZi
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Dick Van Dyke says his longevity is due to:
🕺Moving
🤪Playing
👉Doing new things
🤣Laughing
🫂Connecting
🎶Singing
🐶Spending time with pets/animals
What's one thing on that list that you will try this year?
Watch Dick Van Dyke with Chris Martin in this video--a heartwarmer.
https://ow.ly/9pgw50XTBZi
🕺Moving
🤪Playing
👉Doing new things
🤣Laughing
🫂Connecting
🎶Singing
🐶Spending time with pets/animals
What's one thing on that list that you will try this year?
Watch Dick Van Dyke with Chris Martin in this video--a heartwarmer.
https://ow.ly/9pgw50XTBZi
Social fitness is about intentionally building meaningful interactions, and every connection counts. Research shows that stronger social connections are linked with improved immunity, faster recovery, and lower risk of premature death. (https://phys.org/news/2026-01-year-resolutions-social.html)
New year's resolutions? Add social fitness to the list
Did you know that social isolation and loneliness can be more harmful to your health than smoking 15 cigarettes a day? As we step into a new year, Dr. Troy Glover (Ph.D. '00), professor and director of the Healthy Communities Research Network at the University of Waterloo, emphasizes why "social fitness" deserves a spot on your list of resolutions.
phys.org
January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Social fitness is about intentionally building meaningful interactions, and every connection counts. Research shows that stronger social connections are linked with improved immunity, faster recovery, and lower risk of premature death. (https://phys.org/news/2026-01-year-resolutions-social.html)
A recent study found that culturally-specific leisure activities was linked to higher subjective well-being. They share some great recommendations for policy and activity leaders.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-025-24986-1
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-025-24986-1
January 8, 2026 at 3:05 PM
A recent study found that culturally-specific leisure activities was linked to higher subjective well-being. They share some great recommendations for policy and activity leaders.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-025-24986-1
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-025-24986-1
Our final webinar in the series focuses on interventions and social prescribing. Discover best practices and practical steps to strengthen social connection in older adults.
Jan 14, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 pm EST | Register here: https://ow.ly/15vT50XSyc3
Jan 14, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 pm EST | Register here: https://ow.ly/15vT50XSyc3
January 7, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Our final webinar in the series focuses on interventions and social prescribing. Discover best practices and practical steps to strengthen social connection in older adults.
Jan 14, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 pm EST | Register here: https://ow.ly/15vT50XSyc3
Jan 14, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 pm EST | Register here: https://ow.ly/15vT50XSyc3
💎 I-GeMH
QUAND
Mardi 13 janvier 2026 | De 11 h à 12 h (heure normale de l’Est – HNE)
SUJET
La rTMS un traitement innovant chez les personnes âgées présentant des troubles de l'humeur et/ou des troubles cognitifs
ORATEUR
Sylvie Pariel, MD, MSc
👉 S'INSCRIRE
https://ow.ly/TKpi50XRXBY
QUAND
Mardi 13 janvier 2026 | De 11 h à 12 h (heure normale de l’Est – HNE)
SUJET
La rTMS un traitement innovant chez les personnes âgées présentant des troubles de l'humeur et/ou des troubles cognitifs
ORATEUR
Sylvie Pariel, MD, MSc
👉 S'INSCRIRE
https://ow.ly/TKpi50XRXBY
January 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM
💎 I-GeMH
QUAND
Mardi 13 janvier 2026 | De 11 h à 12 h (heure normale de l’Est – HNE)
SUJET
La rTMS un traitement innovant chez les personnes âgées présentant des troubles de l'humeur et/ou des troubles cognitifs
ORATEUR
Sylvie Pariel, MD, MSc
👉 S'INSCRIRE
https://ow.ly/TKpi50XRXBY
QUAND
Mardi 13 janvier 2026 | De 11 h à 12 h (heure normale de l’Est – HNE)
SUJET
La rTMS un traitement innovant chez les personnes âgées présentant des troubles de l'humeur et/ou des troubles cognitifs
ORATEUR
Sylvie Pariel, MD, MSc
👉 S'INSCRIRE
https://ow.ly/TKpi50XRXBY
It's the time of year when some people set new resolutions. Maybe this year, it could focus on feeding your passion/purpose?
https://www.ajgponline.org/article/S1064-7481(25)00354-9/abstract
https://www.ajgponline.org/article/S1064-7481(25)00354-9/abstract
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
It's the time of year when some people set new resolutions. Maybe this year, it could focus on feeding your passion/purpose?
https://www.ajgponline.org/article/S1064-7481(25)00354-9/abstract
https://www.ajgponline.org/article/S1064-7481(25)00354-9/abstract
It can be a busy time of year with lots of visiting happening. Don't forget to take a little time each day to decompress...go for a walk, meditate, do some yoga, read, or work out. 💚A little "me time" now means you'll have more energy to give to others later.
December 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It can be a busy time of year with lots of visiting happening. Don't forget to take a little time each day to decompress...go for a walk, meditate, do some yoga, read, or work out. 💚A little "me time" now means you'll have more energy to give to others later.
📞 Happy National Call a Friend Day! 🎉
Let's celebrate the joy of friendship! Take a moment to reach out, share a laugh, or reminisce about your favorite memories together. Connection is what keeps our hearts warm! ❤️ #CallAFriendDay
Let's celebrate the joy of friendship! Take a moment to reach out, share a laugh, or reminisce about your favorite memories together. Connection is what keeps our hearts warm! ❤️ #CallAFriendDay
December 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📞 Happy National Call a Friend Day! 🎉
Let's celebrate the joy of friendship! Take a moment to reach out, share a laugh, or reminisce about your favorite memories together. Connection is what keeps our hearts warm! ❤️ #CallAFriendDay
Let's celebrate the joy of friendship! Take a moment to reach out, share a laugh, or reminisce about your favorite memories together. Connection is what keeps our hearts warm! ❤️ #CallAFriendDay
Hosting a New Year's Eve gathering? 🥳 Why not have a signature "mocktail" on the menu? 🍸
Happy New Year! 🎉
If you want to learn more about alcohol use and older adults, visit: https://ow.ly/YukI50XO5cY
Happy New Year! 🎉
If you want to learn more about alcohol use and older adults, visit: https://ow.ly/YukI50XO5cY
December 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Hosting a New Year's Eve gathering? 🥳 Why not have a signature "mocktail" on the menu? 🍸
Happy New Year! 🎉
If you want to learn more about alcohol use and older adults, visit: https://ow.ly/YukI50XO5cY
Happy New Year! 🎉
If you want to learn more about alcohol use and older adults, visit: https://ow.ly/YukI50XO5cY
Our staff will be unavailable between Thurs., Dec. 25, 2025 and Thurs., Jan. 1, 2026. We hope that this time is restorative and filled with peace.
Notre personnel sera indisponible entre le 25 décembre 2025 à 1er janvier 2026. Nous espérons que cette période sera réparatrice et remplie de paix.
Notre personnel sera indisponible entre le 25 décembre 2025 à 1er janvier 2026. Nous espérons que cette période sera réparatrice et remplie de paix.
December 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Our staff will be unavailable between Thurs., Dec. 25, 2025 and Thurs., Jan. 1, 2026. We hope that this time is restorative and filled with peace.
Notre personnel sera indisponible entre le 25 décembre 2025 à 1er janvier 2026. Nous espérons que cette période sera réparatrice et remplie de paix.
Notre personnel sera indisponible entre le 25 décembre 2025 à 1er janvier 2026. Nous espérons que cette période sera réparatrice et remplie de paix.
We wish you a season of peace, light, laughter, kindness, comfort and joy! See you in 2026.
Nous vous souhaitons une saison pleine de paix, de lumière, de rires, de gentillesse, de réconfort et de joie! À bientôt en 2026.
Nous vous souhaitons une saison pleine de paix, de lumière, de rires, de gentillesse, de réconfort et de joie! À bientôt en 2026.
December 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We wish you a season of peace, light, laughter, kindness, comfort and joy! See you in 2026.
Nous vous souhaitons une saison pleine de paix, de lumière, de rires, de gentillesse, de réconfort et de joie! À bientôt en 2026.
Nous vous souhaitons une saison pleine de paix, de lumière, de rires, de gentillesse, de réconfort et de joie! À bientôt en 2026.
There are many older adults who find themselves alone over the holidays, whether in their own homes, in a retirement home or in a long-term care facility. You can give the gift of an hour of your time to someone just by popping by and saying hello. You don't even need to know them!
December 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
There are many older adults who find themselves alone over the holidays, whether in their own homes, in a retirement home or in a long-term care facility. You can give the gift of an hour of your time to someone just by popping by and saying hello. You don't even need to know them!
The UN General Assembly proclaims December 21st as World Meditation Day. "[M]editation can be a powerful self-care tool to support treatment and enhance overall well-being..." Even a few minutes of focused breathing can help calm our nervous systems. Why not give it a try?
https://ow.ly/HxsJ50XMOje
https://ow.ly/HxsJ50XMOje
World Meditation Day | United Nations
World Meditation Day is an opportunity for the wider dissemination of information about the benefits of meditation as it would be beneficial for the health and well-being of people around the world.
ow.ly
December 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The UN General Assembly proclaims December 21st as World Meditation Day. "[M]editation can be a powerful self-care tool to support treatment and enhance overall well-being..." Even a few minutes of focused breathing can help calm our nervous systems. Why not give it a try?
https://ow.ly/HxsJ50XMOje
https://ow.ly/HxsJ50XMOje
Connaissez-vous d'autres personnes âgées qui disent que tout va bien même lorsque ce n'est pas le cas? Si vous passez les fêtes de fin d'année avec une personne âgée, vous voudrez peut-être consulter ces quatre conseils destinés aux aidants.
https://ow.ly/hoSj50XKBuW
https://ow.ly/hoSj50XKBuW
December 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Connaissez-vous d'autres personnes âgées qui disent que tout va bien même lorsque ce n'est pas le cas? Si vous passez les fêtes de fin d'année avec une personne âgée, vous voudrez peut-être consulter ces quatre conseils destinés aux aidants.
https://ow.ly/hoSj50XKBuW
https://ow.ly/hoSj50XKBuW