Your Simple Health

More and more people are asking important questions about antidepressants, including their potential benefits, side effects, long-term use, withdrawal experiences, and what information is discussed before starting treatment.

This survey is looking to better understand people’s experiences with informed consent when being prescribed antidepressants. If you live in Canada and have ever been prescribed an antidepressant, your perspective could help inform future conversations, care, and research.

One of the most important parts of healthcare is being able to make informed decisions with clear, balanced information and open discussion about both benefits and risks.

If you’d like to participate or learn more:
https://madincanada.org/2026/05/calling-all-people-living-in-canada-who-have-been-prescribed-an-antidepressant/

Deprescribing is one of the most rewarding parts of my work. 💊✨

There’s something powerful about helping someone simplify their medications — to feel more like themselves again, with fewer side effects and better quality of life.

I created a new course with the Ontario Pharmacists Association to help other pharmacists do just that.

It’s called Beyond the Prescription: Deprescribing Strategies for Patient-Centered Care.

🕐 About 1 hour
💡 Packed with practical tips
💰 Affordable CE that makes an impact

If you’re a pharmacist who wants to feel more confident supporting patients through deprescribing, this is for you.

Catch the link in my stories or feel free to DM me and I will send it to you.

Together, we can make “less is more” part of everyday pharmacy practice. 💚

What do a mud race and deprescribing have in common? 🧐
More than you might think.

A few months ago, I completed the Spartan Sprint with 12 incredible women. We trained for 8 months, cheering each other on every step of the way. (Let me tell you, the group chat was on 🔥!)
5km. 20 obstacles. Way more mud than expected.

After reflecting on the experience, I couldn’t help but draw parallels between the race and the process of deprescribing.

For those unfamiliar, deprescribing is the planned, supervised process of reducing or stopping medications when the risks outweigh the benefits.

Sounds simple… just stop the med, right?
If only.

For medications like anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, or antidepressants, even small reductions can trigger withdrawal or rebound symptoms. That doesn’t mean deprescribing isn’t the right choice — just that it requires strategy, care, and support.

Here are 3 lessons that connect mud + medicine:
1️⃣ Slow and steady wins the race
2️⃣ You can do hard things
3️⃣ We all need a helping hand sometimes

Deprescribing isn’t just about taking away medications. It’s about building health, confidence, and quality of life.

Like the race, it’s not easy — but the finish line is worth it. 🌱

Self-love is about the everyday choices that protect your well-being:

✨ Nourishing your body with good food.
✨ Moving in ways that make you feel strong.
✨ Understanding your medications and advocating for your care.

When you put your health first, you’re building the foundation for the life you want to live—one step, one decision at a time.

💬 What’s one way you’ve invested in your health lately? Share below ⬇️