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Menopause: Effective self-care strategies for a healthy and fulfilling future

Menopause can cause some difficult mental and physical symptoms, but it does not signal the end of...

Lifting the load: Understanding and sharing emotional labor at home

You might have heard the term “emotional labor” in news clips and articles, but it’s often...

You don't have to win the lottery to enjoy life

When was the last time you heard someone suggest that you need to relax more and enjoy life? Maybe...

A checklist for positive mental health

When people hear the words mental health, they often think only of mental illness or lack thereof....

Five ways to simplify your life

“All of us yearn for a simpler life in which we can be more present,” says Mary Pipher, clinical...

Striving to be happy: How to achieve a sense of wellbeing

Have you noticed how some people just seem to be more content than others, even though they have...

Helping men overcome the stigma of mental illness

There are many reasons people do not seek treatment for mental illness–access to appropriate mental...

Understanding and practicing preventive healthcare

While seeking care when you’re ill is important, preventive measures can help avoid many health...

Four challenges shaping workplace wellbeing globally

Across the globe, workplace wellbeing remains under significant pressure. According to the Q3 2025...

The state of mental health and wellbeing in American workplaces

Our first Mental Health Barometer provides evidence-based findings, actions and insights to help...

Mental health stigma: your employees may be concealing issues for fear of derailing their career

Stigma may be preventing employees from seeking help. In addition, our Q3 TELUS Mental Health Index...

Recognizing a Mental Health Issue and Giving Support

Everyone deals with emotional ups and downs. But how can you tell if that stress, sadness or...

Are you struggling with depression?

Everyone occasionally feels sad or blue, but often these feelings pass within a couple of days....

Helping your loved one lift the stigma of mental illness

Illnesses have a ripple effect—reaching beyond one individual to touch their family members,...

Understanding how assistance programs work

An assistance program (also referred to as an employee assistance program or EAP) is a service...

Quick tips for staying healthy (infographic)

Staying healthy empowers you to maintain your quality of life. Here are some tips for staying...

Supporting neurodiversity at work

Every person is different, and at work we all need to ensure that our workplace is accommodating,...

Gender Identity: Understanding basic terms

Over the decades, the mainstream view of gender identity being a simple binary that corresponds to...

Checking your financial wellbeing

No matter how good you are with your finances, it makes sense to conduct a financial wellbeing...

How’s your financial discipline?

Financial discipline—making choices about spending and saving that help you achieve your long-term...

Helping your team cope with grief and loss in the workplace

As a manager you need to be able to respond compassionately and professionally should a death occur...

Managing grief: tips for you and your children

Loss is a part of life. Whether it’s a death or devastating diagnosis, difficult situations test us...

Learning to be assertive

Being assertive is a way of respecting your rights. Learning how to pay attention to how you feel,...

Identifying and treating sexual problems for women

An enjoyable sex life is a healthy and natural part of adulthood. However, most women have gone...

Are you at risk for heart disease?

Heart disease—a major health risk that can have tragic consequences—is considered a leading cause...

Quick tips for starting and sticking with an exercise program

Physical activity is crucial for good health; it plays a major role in maintaining a healthy...

How do I get there from here? Setting and attaining career goals

Whether you’ve been with your organization for years or you’re looking at how to create a career...

Setting SMART goals

Learning how to set realistic goals and stick with them is a big part of personal and work success....

Gratitude Journal

People who practice gratitude are more optimistic, more likely to achieve their goals, and happier...

Mindful break: Pausing for gratitude (video)

Eating disorders affect men, too

Eating disorders are commonly attributed to females—in particular, the notion of the young teenage...

Helping men overcome the stigma of mental illness

There are many reasons people do not seek treatment for mental illness–access to appropriate mental...

Assessing if you are depressed

All of us feel blue sometimes when sad events happen or when life doesn't go according to plan....

Sadness in the spotlight

It’s okay to feel sad. In fact, everyone feels sad from time to time. It’s a normal human emotion...

Five secrets of successful students

Why do some students seem to excel even though they aren’t studying longer than others or taking...

Eat for health: Building conscious eating habits

The effects of positivity on brain health

The relationship between our thoughts and brain chemistry is influenced by many factors, as every...

Prioritizing yourself: The importance of self-care

We live hectic lives and have constant demands on our time. It's all too common to place work and...

When someone you care about engages in risky substance use

If you have a relative or friend who may have a drug or an alcohol problem, it's important to know...

Recovery is possible

If you or someone you love is struggling to overcome addiction to alcohol or drugs, you know how...

Managing stress after a natural disaster

It can be very challenging to manage stress after a natural disaster such as a flood, hurricane,...

When you or your children are upset by news reports

Media coverage of a violent crime, natural disaster, war, act of terrorism, or other disturbing...

Childhood depression

All children feel sad sometimes, but some may face these feelings daily, in which case they may...

Advocating for your child’s mental health

As a child grows and develops through childhood and into adolescence, some parents may notice the...

Discovering you have a neurodiverse condition in adulthood

In recent years, understanding and awareness of neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD, autism, and...

Exploring autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is quite common. In fact, it’s likely you know someone with ASD. The...

Understanding menopause

Menopause is the natural stage in a woman's life that marks the end of childbearing and menstrual...

The importance of assertiveness in work-life balance

Striving for a healthy balance between the demands on you—in and out of the office—means setting...

Are you at risk for heart disease?

Heart disease—a major health risk that can have tragic consequences—is considered a leading cause...

Relationships: Friends keep you healthy

Most people know that proper nutrition, exercise, and regular checkups promote good health, but did...

Setting SMART goals

Learning how to set realistic goals and stick with them is a big part of personal and work success....

Five ways to simplify your life

Be intentional about the choices you are making. Simplify your time. Simplify your family life....

Pursue your purpose by creating a personal mission statement

Do all of your responsibilities make it hard to keep your eye on your big goals in life? Would you...

Personal resilience in life and work

Some people seem to effectively cope with work and family issues, successfully achieve goals, and...

Fighting fairly

Differences of opinion are a natural part of relationships. Even if you and your partner have a...

Managing family conflict

Strong, supportive family relationships can be as important as a healthy diet and regular exercise....

Get to know the TELUS Health team: Joli Rampertab

Today we sat down with Joli Rampertab, Care Navigator with TELUS Total Mental Health – our...

Are you struggling with depression?

Everyone occasionally feels sad or blue, but these feelings pass within a couple of days. However,...

Assessing if you are depressed

All of us feel blue sometimes when sad events happen or when life doesn't go according to plan....

Get to know the TELUS Health team: Dr. Matthew Chow

In this installment of our series highlighting TELUS Health team members, meet Dr. Matthew Chow,...

Get to know the TELUS Health team: Paula Allen

We’re proud of the work our team does, and we want you to get to know the faces behind TELUS...