Q. What causes cloudy vision?
A. When you have cloudy eyesight, it may seem like you’re looking at the world through a foggy window. Cataracts are the most common cause of clouded vision. Most cataracts develop slowly, but usually become worse over time. They can often develop more rapidly in one eye than the other. Indications that a cataract may be forming include haziness and blurred, distorted or even double vision; an increasing need for more light; and sensitivity to bright light, especially at night. During your eye examination, your optometrist will analyze for any opacity in the lens of your eye, to determine if you have a cataract.

Probiotics are a type of organism that can help boost the number of beneficial bacteria in your gut. Historically, people had plenty of probiotics in their diets from eating fresh foods from good soil and by fermenting foods to keep them from spoiling. Today, however, because of refrigeration and agricultural practices, much of our food contains little to no probiotics in the name of sanitation, which is why high-quality supplements are recommended. What happens when you start taking probiotics? Probiotics benefits have been proven effective in supporting immune function, reducing inflammation, promoting healthy digestion, managing inflammatory bowel disease, as well as maintaining beautiful skin.

The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba is a self-help organization dedicated to providing support, education and advocacy for those living with a mood disorder, co-occurring disorders or other mental health illnesses. We increase public awareness about mood disorders and empower people to develop hope and recovery. Help yourself or those you love in hope and recovery from mood disorders.

The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba offers the following groups and workshops, in-person or online: mixed, soul sisters, youth, friends and family, men’s, unloading zone, women’s, M.A.D. Wednesdays, M.A.D. Camp, bipolar, senior’s tea and tales, depression and anxiety, disordered eating and body image, self-esteem, power to parent, letting go, get better together, men’s exchange, baby blues and better days and postpartum.

If you have a mood disorder, your general emotional state or mood is distorted or inconsistent with your circumstances and interferes with your ability to function. You may be extremely sad, empty or irritable (depressed), or you may have periods of depression alternating with being excessively happy (mania). Anxiety disorders can also affect your mood and often occur along with depression. Mood disorders may increase your risk of suicide. Some examples of mood disorders include:
Major depressive disorder — prolonged and persistent periods of extreme sadness
Bipolar disorder — also called manic depression or bipolar affective disorder, depression that includes alternating times of depression and mania
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) — a form of depression most often associated with fewer hours of daylight in the far northern and southern latitudes from late fall to early spring
Cyclothymic disorder — a disorder that causes emotional ups and downs that are less extreme than bipolar disorder
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder — mood changes and irritability that occur during the premenstrual phase of a woman’s cycle and go away with the onset of menses
Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) — a long-term (chronic) form of depression
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder — a disorder of chronic, severe and persistent irritability in children that often includes frequent temper outbursts that are inconsistent with the child’s developmental age
Depression related to medical illness — a persistent depressed mood and a significant loss of pleasure in most or all activities that’s directly related to the physical effects of another medical condition
Depression induced by substance use or medication ― depression symptoms that develop during or soon after substance use or withdrawal or after exposure to a medication.
Source: Mayo Clinic

We strive to be a Centre of excellence for grassroots community mental health. We need your support to ensure our programs and services meet the needs of our community. Your generosity will allow us to continue delivering well established programs and services as well as develop new programming to support Manitobans with their mental wellness journey.
One in four Manitobans are impacted by poor mental health or mental illness in their lifetime. The impact of the pandemic is yet to be seen. Your support will allow us to meet the increase in demand for services and programs. If you have either lived or shared experience, know someone who might be struggling with anxiety, depression, isolation or any other mood disorder, co-occurring disorders or other mental health illnesses, please reach out to MDAM via phone, email, website, walk in or our other social media platforms.