Content warning: this episode discusses disordered eating.

In this episode of Circle of Care, we're joined by Thomas, a university student and member of CASA's Youth and Family Advisory Council.

Thomas shares his story about body dysmorphia, eating disorders and obsessive behaviours. He also discusses his experience with the mental health care system in Alberta, and how he would like to see it improved.

Plus: is scrolling as bad as cigarettes? A prominent physician calls for social media to come with a warning label.

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CBC News: U.S. surgeon general wants warning labels on social media platforms

Music: ⁠Hailey Benedict⁠ - Level Up (A Song for Youth Mental Health).

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered specific medical advice.

Do you consider yourself to have good sleep habits?

Neither do we... which is why Registered Nurse Isabella Rees joins the show to share some pointers. From zeitgebers to neural pruning, Isabella has the details on why sleep is important and how you can improve your sleep habits.

Circle of Care is CASA Mental Health's podcast about all things mental health. Each episode will feature an interview with a guest expert, plus relevant mental health news. New episodes will be released monthly.

For more information about CASA, visit ⁠⁠casamentalhealth.org⁠⁠.

Music: ⁠⁠Hailey Benedict⁠⁠ - Level Up (A Song for Youth Mental Health)

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered specific medical advice.

Talking about your successes and struggles with people who understand what you're going through can be a huge help.

Registered psychologist Caitlin Ebbers joins the show to talk about what group therapy looks like, how it can benefit certain diagnoses, and how working through issues in a group can create a sense of community.

Circle of Care is CASA Mental Health's podcast about all things mental health. Each episode will feature an interview with a guest expert, plus relevant mental health news. New episodes will be released monthly.

For more information about CASA, visit ⁠⁠casamentalhealth.org⁠⁠.

Music: ⁠⁠Hailey Benedict⁠⁠ - Level Up (A Song for Youth Mental Health)

This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered specific medical advice.