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Distress and Crisis Ontario

Here at DCO Discourse we have discussions related to mental health, addictions, and life. We aim to provide listeners with tools and resources that will help them improve their own mental health and wellness, and support their family members, loved ones, and their community at large. If you would like to provide feedback or request future topics, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/MhSNiyMm2c2xsiv8A. If you are seeking support, we encourage you to visit our website at

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Episode 355: Archived Episode: On Silent Strokes,...

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2025/10/20

In this episode, Marissa Rasmussen, Communications and Marketing Manager at Distress and Crisis Ontario, talks with Cheryl Vanderveen, an expert in dementia care and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, about the critical topic of Silent Strokes and their impact. Cheryl shares why raising awareness about Silent Strokes is essential and discusses how these often-overlooked strokes can lead to serious consequences, including post-stroke suicide. Tune in to learn more about recognizing the signs, supporting

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Episode 354: On Crisis Reports Mini-series #3: Can...

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2025/10/13

As AI becomes a growing part of how people seek support, what happens when human connection is replaced by conversations with chatbots? This study followed nearly a thousand people over four weeks as they exchanged hundreds of thousands of messages with ChatGPT, examining how factors like tone, conversation style, and interaction type shape emotional wellbeing.Tune in as we unpack what the researchers found, from the short-term comfort chatbots can provide, to the risks of emotional dependence and

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Episode 353: On Reclaiming Thanksgiving

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2025/10/06

This week on DCO Discourse, host Caitlin Plant has a conversation with returning guest Regan about the complexities of Thanksgiving. Specifically, they discuss the impact of Thanksgiving on Indigenous communities and Regan's personal journey of becoming more aware of colonialism's ongoing effects. They explored the holiday's historical context and evolving perspectives, emphasizing the importance of education, awareness, and compassion in discussing difficult topics. The conversation concluded with

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Episode 352: On Race in a Therapeutic Setting: Should...

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2025/09/29

This week on DCO Discourse, host Vijay speaks with Dr. Neta Gear, Executive Director of DCO and a longtime leader in the mental health field. Together, they dive into a challenging, but crucial conversation: race in therapeutic settings. Dr. Gear unpacks why therapy is rarely truly “race-neutral,” how systemic inequities shape mental health, and why representation among counselors matters for trust and outcomes. Drawing on her own experiences as an immigrant, mother, and practitioner, she also

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19:04

Episode 351: On Crisis Reports Mini-series, #2:...

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2025/09/22

In this powerful episode of DCO Discourse, Vijay continues with the mini-series entitled "Crisis Reports", looking at current literature in the sector. This installment, we look at a paper entitled "Burnout and Professional Quality of Life Amongst Crisis Hotline Responders: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Canada During COVID-19". How are Canada’s crisis-line responders coping with the pressures of their own work? What factors, like age, experience, and overnight shifts, make burnout and secondary

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Episode 350: On Living Experience with Emergency...

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2025/09/15

In this deeply personal and candid conversation, Vijay sits down with their friend "Sarah" (a pseudonym to protect her privacy), a trans woman with lived experience navigating systemic barriers in mental health care.Recorded in an intimate setting, this episode explores Sarah’s mental health journey and her firsthand experiences with emergency services, psychiatric wards, and crisis lines. She shares how systemic underfunding, lack of training, and resource shortages shaped her care, and how

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Episode 349: On Suicide Prevention: 4 Programs that...

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2025/09/08

In this powerful episode of DCO Discourse, Vijay and Caitlin turn the spotlight on World Suicide Prevention Day, reflecting on how awareness days help bring vital attention to urgent mental health issues. Together, they explore the work of programs aimed at Suicide Prevention, highlighting the diversity of programs aimed at a common goal.From Sri Lanka’s national pesticide ban to Canada’s Buddy Up campaign, which tackles men’s mental health and suicide prevention, they discuss how different

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Episode 348: On Mental Health First Aid

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2025/09/01

This week, Caitlin Plant and Sabrina Popernitsch, a registered psychotherapist and person with lived experience, discuss Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) as an important tool for increasing accessibility to mental health support and reducing stigma. They explored the key components of MHFA, including the ALGES approach and the importance of person-first care and self-care for those providing support. If you are interested in learning more about MHFA, a great starting point is with the Mental Health

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Episode 347: On Crisis Reports Mini-series, #1: The...

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2025/08/25

In this powerful episode of DCO Discourse, Vijay starts a new mini-series entitled "Crisis Reports", looking at current literature in the sector. This installment, we look at a paper entitled "Enhancing Equity on Crisis Lines: Understanding the Background, Practices, and Learning Needs of Responders in Canada". How well do responders handle crises involving mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts? What gaps exist in their ability to support marginalized groups such as

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Episode 346: On the “Grumpy Monkey”

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2025/08/18

This week, on DCO Discourse… we’ve done something a little bit different. In this episode, Caitlin Plant, Director of Operations at DCO, sat down with her young son to read the book “Grumpy Monkey” by Suzanne Lang. After reading the story they talk about what strategies we can use when we are grumpy to feel better, and how we might support others. A synopsis of the story is as follows:“Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can't understand it--how can he be in a

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Episode 345: On How Crisis Lines Can Better Support...

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2025/08/11

In this powerful episode of DCO Discourse, Vijay talks with master's student Tristan, Dr. Monica Sesma-Vazquez, and Dr. Tara Collins, academic researchers involved in a study looking at queer callers in crisis line settings. The discussion focused on the challenges faced by queer service users in crisis lines, highlighting the significant mental health disparities within the LGBTQ+ community. Tara and Tristan shared alarming statistics, such as 27% of LGBTQ+ youth experiencing major depressive

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Episode 344: On Back-to-School Parenting

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2025/08/04

On this week’s episode of DCO Discourse… Caitlin Plant is joined by her brother, a teacher with six years of experience, to explore how parents can prepare for back-to-school season with intention. Using added insights from a Psychology Today article, also titled Back-to-School Parenting (https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/a-different-kind-of-therapy/202408/back-to-school-parenting), they explore strategies for building excitement in your kids, suggestions for connecting with teachers and

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Episode 343: On Loneliness in the Summer: When...

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2025/07/28

This week on DCO Discourse, host Christina Droumtsekas is joined by Caitlin Plant to talk about the hidden emotional weight of summer. From FOMO and disrupted routines to grief triggers and social media comparison, we’re holding space for the parts of summer no one talks about. Summer is often portrayed as a season of joy, sunshine, and connection—but for many, it can be a time of stress, pressure, and unexpected loneliness. We also explore what summer looks like for parents—especially single

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Episode 342: On Self-Care Isn’t Selfish—It’s Survival

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2025/07/21

This week on DCO Discourse, podcast host Christina Droumtsekas, is speaking about reimagining self-care—not as bubble baths or luxury escapes, but as everyday survival.Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s maintenance, nourishment, and coming home to yourself in a world that constantly pulls you away. Whether you’re burnt out, grieving, caregiving—or just tired of “doing it all”—this episode is your reminder that small moments count. Tune in as we unpack what self-care really looks like, what gets in the

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Episode 341: How Do We Support 2SLGBTQIA+ Students on...

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2025/07/14

In this powerful episode of DCO Discourse, Vijay talks with Dr. Michael Woodford and Dr. Tin Vo, two academic researchers involved in Thriving On Campus, an Ontario-wide study of 2SLGBTQ+ university students’ experiences, wellbeing, and academic development.The discussion centered on the "Thriving on Campus" project, a comprehensive study examining LGBTQ+ students' experiences in Ontario universities, highlighting its unique scope and commitment to fostering change through research. The

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Episode 340: On Parenting Tips for Summer Learning

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2025/07/07

This week, in a miniature solo episode, Caitlin Plant, Director of Operations at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares some research on parenting over the summer. Specifically, this episode explores strategies to support their summer experience including trying new things, fostering supportive relationships, providing opportunities for learning, managing screen time, and encouraging boredom. The resources used in this episode are as follows:Boosting Student Well-being Over the Summer:

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Episode 339: On The Coming Out Experience: 3...

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2025/06/30

In this powerful episode of DCO Discourse, Co-hosts Vijay Moonilal and Caitlin Plant, talk about the experience of coming out to wrap a bow around the end of Pride month.In this (not so) mini episode, we’ll dive into three questions. What was your coming out experience like? What internalized notions have you had to unpack? And what advice would you give to your younger self about identity? As well as share some insights about how to support 2SLGBTQIA+ people in your life. Link to Pew Research

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Episode 338: On Brain Injury Awareness Week with...

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2025/06/23

In this powerful episode of DCO Discourse, host Christina Droumtsekas, and guest advocate Regan Roberts shed light on the lived experience of traumatic brain injury (TBI) during Brain Injury Awareness Week. Roberts, a student intern, writer, and survivor of a life-altering car accident in 2021, shares her deeply personal journey—from a seven-day coma and relearning basic functions to a delayed diagnosis nearly two years later.Drawing from her blog post "Living with Hidden Damage," Roberts explores

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Episode 337: On Men’s Mental Health & Why It...

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2025/06/16

In this second of the 2 part series, episode of DCO Discourse for Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, host Christina Droumtsekas sits down with registered psychotherapist Carlton Brown to explore theunique challenges men face regarding mental health. Together, they unpack how masculinity, stigma, and silence can impact men's emotional well-being and how therapy can be a space for healing, vulnerability, and growth. From societal expectations around "being strong" to the importance of

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Episode 336: On Men’s Mental Health & Why It Matters...

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2025/06/09

In this 2 part series, episode of DCO Discourse for Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, host Christina Droumtsekas sits down with registered psychotherapist Carlton Brown to explore the unique challenges men face regarding mental health. Together, they unpack how masculinity, stigma, and silence can impact men's emotional well-being and how therapy can be a space for healing, vulnerability, and growth.From societal expectations around "being strong" to the importance of male role models in mental

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