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The importance of self-care

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5 tips to fight seasonal depression

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How to manage holiday stress during COVID-19

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Psychological first aid: We don't always know what to say

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Canadian Red Cross volunteer Erin Ellis explains why we don't always need to know what to say when someone is struggling with their mental health, and what you can do to still help. 

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