The holiday season can be especially painful for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. While Christmas is often associated with joy and togetherness, it can also amplify feelings of grief, guilt, and isolation. Understanding your emotions, seeking support, and practising self-care are vital steps in navigating this difficult time and finding ways to honour the memory of your loved one.

Psychosis ≠ Psychopathy. We throw words around without understanding them — “psycho,” “nut job,” “he could turn at any moment.” But what’s truly dangerous isn’t schizophrenia. It’s the ignorance that surrounds it. Psychotic disorders like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder with psychotic features involve a loss of contact with reality — hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking. It can be confusing and frightening, especially for the person going through it. But it is