Health and Wellness Show - June 20, 2021
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Chronic inflammatory disease is something more women are dealing with.
But, they're failing to speak to their doctors about family planning, potentially leaving their child and their own personal health at risk.
This pattern has heightened during COVID.
Guest: Dr. Maeve Gamble, Rheumatologist.
With the recent announcement that Ontario is now in Stage One, the stress, anxiety, and uncertainty of this transition period can pose serious mental health challenges.
Mental health has been at the forefront of conversations throughout the pandemic, yet little is known about the potential impacts reopening will have.
Guest: Dr. Khush Amaria, Senior Clinical Director at MindBeacon.
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open, saying she experienced "huge waves of anxiety" before speaking to the media, and revealing she has "suffered long bouts of depression."
Then, Patrick Chan also revealed he struggled with bouts of depression and anxiety while competing
These stories have pushed once-taboo topic of mental health in sports into the spotlight, and prompted questions about the role of the media.
Guest: Karen MacNeill, performance consultant and mental health counsellor for Canada's Olympic teams.