Mental Health Estrie

A non-profit, community organization committed to helping English-speaking families of Estrie and surrounding area to manage the impact of mental illness. We provide support, information and education to family and friends, including individuals with a lived experience of mental illness.

We strive to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness by developing public awareness and work in partnership with professional health care and social service providers, and other community organizations, to promote services for mental illness.Mental Health Estrie is committed to providing information, support, education and advocacy to English-speaking caregivers and individuals affected by mental illness in Estrie.

Our support groups are offered in a confidential setting for families and friends or for individuals living with mental illness. Support groups bring together people facing similar challenges. Members often share experiences, knowledge and advice. It can be helpful to know that you are not alone in your experience.

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Anxiety disorders are very commonly experienced at the same time as depression. Much like "the chicken and the egg, " it is often difficult to differentiate between which one came first. Social Anxiety Disorder is the third most common psychiatric disorder and is a treatable medical illness. Exact cause is unknown; may be a chemical imbalance in the area of the brain that regulates thinking and mood.

Once depression is recognized, help can make a difference for 80% of people who are affected, allowing them to get back to their regular activities. Mental Health Estrie offers support groups for family and friends who have a loved one coping with a mental illness. Mental Health Estrie offers support groups for individuals coping with a lived experience of mental illness.