Integrating regular exercise into your routine can help improve your mental health. For some, as little as ten minutes of activity can release endorphins, chemicals that boost mood.
Going to therapy can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially for the first time. Knowing what to expect can ease some of this tension and prepare you for your first session. If you have any questions before, during or after meeting your counsellor, don’t be afraid to ask! They are there to assist you.
Parents are no doubt already feeling the stress of the fast-approaching school year. If you have a child with ADHD, you may face some unique challenges when preparing for the school year. Here are seven things you can do to make the transition a bit smoother:
Those struggling with mental health are often told they “just need to go outside more” or should “get some sun.” While it’s invalidating to assume that sunlight will magically resolve mental health issues, is there any merit to these claims?
Health anxiety, also referred to as “Illness Anxiety Disorder”(IAD) in the DSM-5, is characterized by excessive worry about having or getting a serious illness. Oftentimes, these beliefs are based on very little or no physical symptoms. However, IAD can cause hyperawareness of the body, making subtle symptoms feel much more persistent.
Accessing mental health services is an excellent step towards improving mental health, but it can be costly. Luckily, there are a few tax credits the Canadian government instills to assist in offsetting these costs.
The DSM-5-TR defines narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) as an individual with a persistent need for admiration, a lack of empathy and an unrealistic air of superiority. These symptoms can have a deep impact on relationships.
With temperatures rising, it’s important to remember that individuals with autism may have a lower heat tolerance compared to neurotypicals. This can be attributed to differences in the sensory processing region of their brain but other factors like interoception as well as communication are also important to consider.
Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) face unique challenges and barriers when it comes to mental health diagnoses, treatment, and stigma. July, BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, is used to bring attention to these issues. This post will discuss some of these barriers and other important facts surrounding this topic.
While the end of the school year may seem like a welcome relief for students, the culmination of essays, assignments, and final exams can lead to academic burnout. Often following periods of prolonged stress, this state is characterized by overall fatigue (both mentally and physically), a lack of motivation, and a negative mood.
For generations, men have been expected to embody strength, stoicism, and self-reliance. Phrases like “man up” and “boys don’t cry” have long shaped how many men view their emotions and mental health.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month; a time to shed light on the impact alcohol can have on individuals, families, and communities. Whether it’s social drinking, binge drinking, or alcohol dependency, understanding the risks and recognizing the signs of problematic alcohol use is the first step toward prevention and finding support.