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5 FAQs
Welcome to 5 FAQs, an EHN Canada Podcast.
For each episode, we scour the internet for the five most frequently asked questions about a specific topic related to mental health and addiction. Then we go to the experts to get the answers.
5 FAQs is created and produced by EHN Canada, the country's largest network of publicly funded and private treatment services for addiction, trauma, and mental health.
Learn more about the work we do at edgewoodhealthnetwork.com.
Episodes
29 episodes
5 FAQs about Somatic Experiencing
In this episode of 5 FAQs by EHN Canada, we sit down with Evan Callan, MSW, RSW, SEP, a somatic psychotherapist who specializes in helping people reconnect with their bodies as part of the healing process. Drawing on his work in Somati...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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39:49
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5 FAQs about Intimate Partner Violence
In this episode of 5 FAQs by EHN Canada, we sit down with Monika Frejlich, Vice President of Communications at the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation, to explore the evolving landsca...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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34:56
5 FAQs about Returning to Work After Treatment
In this episode of 5 FAQs by EHN Canada, we sit down with Christina McNeill, Manager of Clinical Services at Acclaim Ability Management, to explore what returning to work after addiction or mental health treatment really looks like. Dr...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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39:44
5 FAQs about PTSD and Trauma in the Military
In this episode of 5 FAQs by EHN Canada, we sit down with Dr. Ramasubbu, psychiatrist and trauma specialist, to explore trauma and PTSD through a clinical, cultural, and deeply human lens. Drawing on his work supporting members of the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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41:17
5 FAQs about Grief
In this episode of 5 FAQs by EHN Canada, we sit down with Jason MacKenzie, leadership coach, author, and grief expert, for an honest conversation about love, loss, and healing. Having endured profound personal tragedy, Jason has transf...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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44:16
5 FAQs about Measurement-Based Care
In this episode of 5 FAQs by EHN Canada, we sit down with Geoff Ingram, National Research &Measurement-Based Care Coordinator at EHN Canada, to unpack what measurement-based care really means, specifically from the client’s perspective. Dra...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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28:13
5 FAQs about Addiction in the Family System
In this episode of 5 FAQs by EHN Canada, we sit down with Susan Raphael, author of What’s Wrong with My Teen?, to explore how addiction and menta...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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34:32
5 FAQs about Compassion Fatigue
In this episode of 5 FAQs by EHN Canada, we sit down with Jeanne Foote, founder of The Recovery Concierge, to explore the hidden costs of compassion fatigue among caregivers and helping professionals. From recognizing the subtle signs ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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32:47
5 FAQs about Mental Health as a Cancer Survivor
You’ve probably heard about the challenges cancer survivors face, but what about the emotional and mental health struggles that continue long after treatment ends? How can survivors manage anxiety, depression, and the weight of ongoing uncertai...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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28:30
5 FAQs about Gender Based Violence
In this episode of 5 FAQs by EHN Canada, we sit down with Sydney Marcoux, MSW, RSW, Clinical Director at Victim Services of Durham Region, to unpack the realities of gender-based violence and its far-reaching impact. From recogn...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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31:30
5 FAQs about Breathwork
You’ve probably heard the word breathwork tossed around, but what does it really mean? Can something as simple as breathing help calm the body, manage trauma, and build resilience in high-pressure professions? And how does it actually ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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26:43
5 FAQs about the Mental Healthcare System in Canada
In this episode of 5 FAQs, we sit down with Jordan Anderson, Executive Director of Alpha House Toronto—a sober living facility dedicated to supporting individuals in early recovery—to explore the critical gaps in mental health care acr...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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38:57
5 FAQs about Virtual Therapy
In this episode of 5 FAQs, we sit down with Crystal Bell, Executive Director of Outpatient Services at EHN Canada, to tackle the five most searched questions about virtual therapy. As mental health care continues to evolve, virt...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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22:22
5 FAQs about Mental Health as an Artist
To kick off this brand new season of 5 FAQs by EHN Canada, it is our pleasure to announce our special guest, Patrick De Belen.Patrick is a community builder, a coach, a mentor and an artist in the truest sense of the word.In this ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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29:10
5 FAQs About Mental Health in the Veteran Community
In this very special episode of 5 FAQs by EHN Canada and EHN Guardians, Pamela Dandolo and Jonathan are excited to interview the one...the only.... WAYNE HANNAH!Wayne is a Veteran and a First responder with over 2 decades of front-line a...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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39:16
5 FAQs about Resilience
What does it actually mean to have resilience and how does one actually explore and build it?We asked Nick Halmasy from EHN Guardians Gateway, all about this topic, his experience and much much more...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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42:28
5 FAQs about PTSD
You’ve probably heard the term, but what does PTSD actually mean? Who does it affect? And what does healing really look like? We asked R. Nicholas Carleton, PhD from the University of Regina, these questions and more. Whether you’ve experienced...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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36:36
5 FAQs about Recovery Capital
The landscape of mental health and addiction care is changing every day, including some cutting-edge, evidence-based treatment options. At EHN Canada, we are proud to run EHN Red Deer Recovery Centre, a treatment centre structured around Recove...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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23:55
5 FAQs about Mental Health for Leaders
Leaders are the quintessential example of people who forget to take care of themselves and their own mental health. In this episode of 5 FAQs, we explore the challenges that leaders experience, how their mental health is affected, and steps the...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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33:03
Welcome to 5 FAQs, an EHN Canada Podcast
Welcome to 5 FAQs, an EHN Canada Podcast. For each episode, we scour the internet for the five most frequently asked questions about a specific topic related to mental health and addiction, and then we go to the experts to get the a...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:57
5 FAQs About Mental Wellness
Trauma disproportionately impacts military service members, veterans, and first responders. And it is harming both their physical and mental health. In this episode of 5 FAQs, we’re joined by our own, Emily Day, Wellness Counsellor...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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36:40
5 FAQs about Social Psychology & the Workplace
In the workplace, self-doubt, leadership skills (or lack thereof), and power dynamics all come to a head. In this episode of 5 FAQs, we’re joined by Dr. Meagan Yarmey, Social Psychologist and Clinician. Toget...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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27:42
5 FAQs About Substance Use in the Workplace
We spend half our waking hours at work, so it’s no surprise that our workplaces can impact both our mental health and substance use. In this episode of 5 FAQs, we’re joined by Marsha Nicholas, Mental Health & Addictions Consulta...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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22:07
5 FAQs About Sex Addiction
In this episode of 5 FAQs, we’re joined by our very own, Lindsey Snaychuk, Clinical Psychology PhD Student and National Research Coordinator. She helps us explore Compulsive Sexual Behaviour (more commonly, but less clinically, known as Sex Add...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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30:15