Feeling the Winter Blues? Understanding and Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
It’s a typical winter morning: the sky is still dark at 8 AM, and the cold is biting as you drag yourself out of bed. The thought of getting through another day feels more daunting …Read More
Spreading Kindness, Canadian Style: Making a Difference in Your Community
Picture this: You’re walking down the street, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the rush of the world around you. Then, out of nowhere, a stranger stops to help you pick up something you’ve dropped, or …Read More
World Suicide Prevention Day: Simple Conversations That Can Save Lives
“Why did he end his life? He had everything—he was wealthy, successful, well-known… the list goes on. Didn’t he think of his family? What about his children?”
These are some of the questions we often hear …Read More
Beyond “Man Up”: Debunking Myths About Men’s Mental Health
Boys don’t cry,” they say. “Suck it up, be a man.” These phrases, while seemingly meant to toughen you up, can create a heavy weight on your shoulders. You stare at the ceiling, Sunday night …Read More
The Invisible Scars: How Discrimination Impacts Minority Mental Health
Imagine browsing the aisles of your favourite grocery store, humming along to the music. You reach for your favourite snacks, a small indulgence you allow yourself. But as your fingers touch the packaging, a shadow …Read More
Tired of Being Tired? Simple Sleep Tips for Busy Schedules
[Possibility by Lykke Li from The Twilight Saga: New Moon starts playing in the background]
There’s a possibility
There’s a possibility
All that I had was all I’m gon’ get…
Ah, the iconic scene. Bella Swan, pale …Read More
Tiny Victories: Why Small Movements Are a Big Deal for Your Mental Health
In recent times, a noticeable trend has emerged: an increasing number of individuals have turned to running as a means of coping with the challenges brought about by the pandemic. While this surge in physical …Read More
Imposter Syndrome Meaning: What it Is and How to Work Through It?
“I’m not qualified for this job, I just got lucky.”
“I feel like everyone else in this class is smarter than me.”
“If people really knew how little I know, they would think I’m a fraud.”
“I’m afraid …Read More
Choosing Right Therapist: Know If They’re a Match + 5 Red Flags
Therapy is an incredibly valuable experience that can bring tremendous benefits to your life.
How much you get out of therapy depends on many factors, from how much effort you put into it to how good …Read More
Therapy Myths Debunked: Unveiling the Truth | 8 Common Misconceptions
What happens in therapy? Thanks to the stigma surrounding psychotherapy that is still, to some extent, present in our society (although this is, fortunately, changing for the better), many people have never seen a therapist …Read More