Thanksgiving is a joyous occasion to spend with family and friends, eat a lot of turkey, and rest on a day off. Many people also use it as an opportunity to show their gratitude, a practice that benefits mental health.
September 30th, truth and reconciliation day, is a nationally recognized day to remember and acknowledge the lasting impacts of residential schools on Indigenous communities.
When the brain experiences an extremely stressful event, it can change the way you perceive the world, leading to unique trauma responses.
September is international concussion awareness month, which we’ll take advantage of to advocate and educate about traumatic brain injuries.
Tidying your living space with ADHD can be chaotic and overwhelming. Luckily, we’ve put together an ADHD cleaning planner to at least take some of the mental load.
School’s back in session, along with sports, clubs, and extracurriculars. It’s quite common for students to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and fatigued throughout the year. So, how can you keep your sanity and mental health during this busy time?
Between working, groceries, laundry, dishes, exercise… It’s normal to be overwhelmed. Luckily, we have low-effort, cozy hobbies you can try.
Psychometric testing is a broad term encompassing assessments of cognitive capabilities, strengths, weaknesses, personality, and more.
Anxiety and related disorders are one of the most prominent in today’s society. There are many reasons it could be on the rise, and various causes for developing an anxiety disorder.
Symptoms such as bloating, cramps, fatigue, and poor mood are often associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). This is typical for many period-havers, and occurs approximately a week before menstruation begins. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, or PMDD, on the other hand, is far more severe.
In Alberta, the terms “therapist,” “counsellor,” and “coach” are unregulated. This means that technically, anyone can refer to themselves using these terms, without a certain level of education and experience.
Keeping children safe from the threats that come with technological advancements has always been a worry among parents.