CHNET – mental health community Ottawa network

Who We Are

CHNET is one of Canada’s largest mental health organizations. Our goal is to give better lives to a lot of Canadians affected by different mental health disorders. CHNET was started...

What We Do

Our Vision CHNET visualizes patients of mental health having a fulfilling, happy, and healthy life with the support of their caring families and communities. Mission At CHNET, we advocate public...

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If you know someone having a hard time with mental problem, it is important for you to let them know that they are not alone. There are a lot of...

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CBD Benefits for Mental Health Patients

April 27, 2021 0 comments

Mental health is a prevalent topic in society. According to the CBDNorth and National Institute of Mental Health, cases of mental health problems are constantly increasing, especially among young adults. Aside from conventional psychotherapy, people are becoming interested in CBD oil as a therapeutic solution for mental health problems.
CBD (cannabidiol) is one of the compounds found in cannabis or most popularly known as marijuana. Cannabis contains more than 100 cannabinoid compounds, and one of these is CBD. Unlike THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD does not have a psychoactive or ‘high’ …

Can Vaping Harm Your Mental Health?

March 31, 2021 0 comments

Studies show that vaping such as the aqua collection, with or without nicotine, can affect people’s impulse control, especially a person whose brain has not yet fully developed.
This means young adults and adolescents who have already started smoking or vaping. Yes, they can indeed develop mental health problems, most likely due to their smoking addictions.
With that said, in this article, you’ll find out more about how vaping negatively impacts people’s mental health.
Vaping and Mental Health
Mental health is variable. Everything …

Fashion and Mental Wellbeing: How Fashion Affects Our Mental Health

January 9, 2021 0 comments

Fashion is a nonverbal way of communicating with oneself and with others. According to thatshirt.com, It may not be as obvious as the nonverbal gestures, but the choice of clothing is just as indicative and a more direct way of communicating nonverbally. Your choice of clothing can express who you are, who you want to be, who you perceive you are, and how you want to be perceived.
This kind of communication is not only outward, it can also be inward. Your choice of clothing can serve just as much as self-motivation and mindset conditioning as it is a message of representation of self to others. …

How Can a 15-Pound Blanket Help You in Your Sleep or Anxiety?

November 22, 2020 0 comments

It’s hard to find a person who can sleep eight straight hours at night with weighted blankets, especially in America. If you are one of the few people who do, then you’re fortunate. If not, it’s not the end for you, because there might be an answer to your problem!

According to Fitbit, most of their users wake up approximately nine times per night, which is not normal at all! Scientific evidence says that anxiety disorder causes sleeping problems. On the other hand, not having enough sleep can also cause anxiety.

By fixing …

More Health Professionals for Mental Care

October 15, 2020 0 comments

1. Psychiatric or Mental Health Nurse Practitioners
These nurse practitioners can assess, diagnose, and give therapies for various mental health illnesses and substance abuse disorders. Also, there are some states that qualify these practitioners to prescribe medications and monitor the treatments. The supervision that will be given by a psychiatrist varies by state.
2. Family Nurse Practitioners
FNP or Family Nurse Practitioners give general medical care similar to the care given by primary care doctors. However, the responsibilities may vary for every state. Even though FNPs …

The Different Mental Health Professionals

October 10, 2020 0 comments

There are a lot of mental health care workers that can help patients recover. You can see them working in in-patient institutions such as psychiatric facilities, outpatient centers, hospitals, private clinics, and schools. They include:
1. Psychologists
These health professionals have a doctorate degree in clinical psychology or in another related field such as education or counseling. They have knowledge of evaluating a person’s mental health through psychological assessments, tests, and clinical interviews. They can diagnose and prescribe individual treatment or group therapies.
2. …

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