A couple of years back, I worked with a group of concerned Cornwall citizens on a project...
Stephen Douris
Stephen Douris is a mental health advocate and columnist for The Seeker in Cornwall. Through his column "Douris' Deliberations," he explores topics around mental health, personal growth, and resilience, offering readers thoughtful insights and support through honest, compassionate writing.
Being co-facilitator of a men’s group has opened my eyes to a lot of things that I...
Would I be missed if I were to die? While we are alive, some feel the need...
I recently went fishing with the son of one of my favourite people. I had been saying...
I attended the Williamstown Fair last week to watch The County Lads perform, always a great show...
If you hold mother earth in your hands, you feel the beginning and the end of life...
After a frustrated friend told me recently “Men should keep their mouths shut and not bother speaking,...
I recently did a talk in a high school. After the Q&A, a young person came to...
As some may know, I share personal testimonials about mental health in schools and, occasionally, in workplaces....
recently attended a meeting where a song was played, a beautiful and powerful song. While it elicited...
On March 16th, at the Knights of Columbus on Amelia St. Cornwall, Sarah Good held a first...
On March 6th , 2025, at the Ramada Inn, the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program hosted a conference...
Loss is a universal human experience. We all suffer loss: it is the nature of life. Some...
Being someone who is not always sure of himself, trying new things can leave me feeling very...
One of the hardest things you may have to do is admit you need help. I know...
Last month, I wrote about all the cheap junk we buy to temporarily decorate, only to throw...
On October 25th, at the Best Western Hotel, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cornwall held their annual...
I was about ten years old when my stepfather Richie took me in his truck to the...
Reading Ivan Labelle’s column got me to thinking when he talked about being 4 years old and...
There was a time when I never ever wanted to be alone, so I always had someone...
On Wednesday, January 24th, in celebration of Bell Let’s Talk Day, CMHA Champlain East held information sessions...
