Here's an eye-opening statistic: About half of us will experience mental-health illness by the age of 40. But making the leap from knowing you need help to actually finding the help is a tough one. So tough, in fact, that more than half of Canadians struggling with mental health aren’t getting the care they need, according to Mental Health Research Canada. To help make taking that first step less overwhelming, we asked mental-health experts to inform this guide to finding a therapist, with practical tips about how to find the right fit.

Also this week: Cold and flu season is around the corner. Registered dietitian Leslie Beck walks you through the five foods to add to your diet to boost your immunity.

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