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Lindsay Killam, MSW, RSW, is the TELUS Health MyCareâ„¢ Clinical Director, Counselling Services. For 20 years, Lindsay has inspired men to live happier and healthier and supported clients with mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, substance use, relationship conflict, parenting, and life changes.
Lindsay Killam, MSW, RSW
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How to Get Motivated to Exercise (and Stick With It)
By Lindsay Killam, MSW, RSW • October 13, 2025Making motivation personal can help you move more and resist less. Find your why and try these tips to help motivate yourself to exercise. -
How a 30-Day Vacation From Alcohol Can Change Your Life
By Lindsay Killam, MSW, RSW • May 7, 2025Learn what happens to your brain and mood when you press pause on drinking for a month. -
How Sleep (or the Lack of It) Affects Your Mental Health
By Lindsay Killam, MSW, RSW • March 5, 2025It doesn’t matter how long you’re in bed if you don’t get quality sleep. Learn what quality sleep means and how it can improve your mental health. -
5 Reasons Watching Sports Can Make You Happier
By Lindsay Killam, MSW, RSW • January 30, 2025New research shows that watching sports is good for you. Rooting for your team sharpens your brain and makes you feel happier. -
Counselling for Men: What To Expect in Your First Session
By Lindsay Killam, MSW, RSW • January 6, 2025Discover how counselling can help you manage stress, build confidence, and tackle life’s challenges. -
How to Fall Back Asleep in the Middle of the Night
By Lindsay Killam, MSW, RSW • December 24, 2024Waking up at 3 AM? Learn proven strategies to fall back asleep quickly, as well as long-term habits to work on to get the quality sleep you need. -
How Managers Can Support Employee Mental Health
By Lindsay Killam, MSW, RSW • September 11, 2024Supporting your team’s mental health isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a must. Learn how to spot someone struggling and what to do about it. -
Why the Holidays Can Feel Lonely and How to Deal With It
By Lindsay Killam, MSW, RSW • December 7, 2023Emotions can intensify around the holidays. Expectations, finances, and family conflict can all contribute. Here are tips for dealing with holiday loneliness. -
Tips to Cut Down on Alcohol and Reduce the Risk of Colorectal Cancer
By Lindsay Killam, MSW, RSW • October 5, 2023There are plenty of reasons for cutting back on alcohol, like better sleep and less stress. Another huge benefit is reducing your risk of developing colorectal cancer. -
How to Cut Back on Smoking (Even If You’re Not Ready to Quit Yet)
By Lindsay Killam, MSW, RSW • August 3, 2023Did you know heart attack risk goes down 24 hours after you quit smoking? Learn how to make small changes to slowly cut smoking out of your life forever.
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