Breathe in for 4 seconds...hold for 4 seconds...breathe out for 4 seconds. Nice work, you just completed a mindfulness exercise! In this week’s episode, the hosts will be discussing what mindfulness is, your brain on mindfulness, unique strategies to practice mindfulness, and more. Contrary to popular belief, breathing and meditation are not the only ways to practice mindfulness, so tune in to this week’s episode for tips on how to incorporate this centuries-old practice into your daily life!
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Crisis lines
Text Crisis Line: Text HOME to 686868 from Canada, anytime, about any type of crisis
Reach Out: Call or text 519 433-2023
Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668-6868; Languages: English and French
Toronto Distress Centres: 416 408-4357 or 408-HELP
Gerstein Centre: 416 929-5200
Spectra Helpline: 416 920-0497 or 905 459-7777 for Brampton and Mississauga residents.
TTY: 905 278-4890; Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Portuguese
Assaulted Women's Helpline: 416 863-0511; Toll-free: 1 866 863-0511
Community Crisis Line Scarborough and Rouge Hospital: 416 495-2891
Durham Crisis and Mental Health Line: 905 666-0483
Oakville Distress Centre: 905 849-4541 for residents of Halton Region (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville)
Hope for Wellness Helpline(For Indigenous peoples): 1-855-242-3310 (available in some Indigenous languages)
Resources used throughout today’s episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H7Hr1gqjglhUS7rnUBRVHad2PWRzK9OTXoJBYR4hxTk/edit?usp=sharing
Intro Music: Written by Gaming Free Music at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wcBiLqFLNA)
Outro Music: Written by Wataboi at https://soundcloud.com/wataboi and https://pixabay.com/music/beats-cali-1171/
Disclaimer: The information provided throughout the CYDC podcast cannot and does not replace advice or information provided by a registered service provider. The podcast hosts are both currently students and are not registered professionals under any regulatory body. If there is an emergency, please call 911 or visit your local hospital.
