Developing the conditions to appreciate gratitude and create happiness can take time, but it’s worth it in the end.

Building happiness

Simple actions can have exceptional outcomes on one’s outlook on life

Happiness can be built, tied inextricably to gratitude and practice, says a researcher who has made her career around encouraging people to build attitudes and structures that make them happier. […] Read more

A recent survey found that farmers feel increasingly vilified by uninformed public opinion about livestock production and by campaigns organized by animal activist groups.

Animal neglect linked to mental health

Those concerned with the well-being of animals should be concerned about the mental health of those caring for them

Stories about livestock that are found to be confined, neglected, emaciated or dead on a farmer’s property tend to generate big headlines. “I don’t understand how anyone could do that,” […] Read more

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Opinion: Why political committees matter

Capital Letters: Canadian farmers share their stories about struggles with mental health

Most people think that the most important part of Parliament Hill is the House of Commons. After all, Question Period is broadcast daily. Clips of ministers and members of Parliament […] Read more


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Starting mental health conversations

Here are some long-term changes and key subject areas that might indicate a conversation is needed on mental health

Think of your mental health on a scale of one to five. Evaluating how you’re doing over time on a simple scale can provide a measure of mental health. Using […] Read more