Articles to Support Your Health and Well-being
Research has shown that resilience can be developed and strengthened in anyone!
Healthy Meals
Practical strategies designed to keep you calm and in the moment, regardless of what life throws your way.
This video shares 10 simple tips to improve time management, boost focus, and help you work smarter, not harder.
Choosing websites to trust is an important step in gathering reliable health information.
Simple lifestyle changes can make a world of difference to your quality of sleep.
Mental health is health. To help with day-to-day stress and challenges, we’re offering 10 tips to boost yours.
Wondering if your anger levels are venturing into the "unhealthy" zone?
Managing your money so it goes further is critical right now to hold on to more of your cash and income. One way you can do that is by becoming more frugal.
Self-care is crucial, especially during times when staying home can be challenging.
Chronic pain is a distressing experience and can be difficult to ignore and get on with “life as normal.” This article will look at the steps that you can take in your day-to-day life to manage your chronic pain.
If tossing and turning is your nemesis, try these tips!
How to Relive Stress Now and in the Future By Elizabeth Scott, PhD Elizabeth Scott, MS
Struggling to find time for fitness? Try this 2-minute cardio workout.
Learn four ways to use food to thrive!
Ready to get “hands-on” and improve your wellness?
Discover 5 innovative strategies to build a positive classroom culture and inspire a thriving learning environment in this video!
Common Distractions at Work and How to Tackle Them
What are the five stages of grief? We describe each, and how to find support through the grieving process.
Everyone feels stressed from time to time. But what is it?
Sleep expert Matthew Walker describes the perfect conditions for falling asleep quicker.
The New Year naturally imparts a sense of change. Whether or not you make resolutions, stop for a moment and consider the changes you might like, and why.
As fall sets in, we collectively shift from vacation vibes back to a regular routine. Plan your daily routine to maintain health and wellness.
What are some ways to help break that chronic pain cycle?
Healthy self-care activities include emotional, physical, relational and three more.
Here are six tips for boosting your health and well-being at work…
Self-care: daily actions nurturing physical, emotional, and mental well-being across 8 areas are as below:-
There are a number of emotion regulation strategies that people can master to build their coping skills
What can we do when we find ourselves engaging with others in a negative way?
If your pain has overstayed its welcome, you should know that you have more treatment options today than ever before.
Are you sure you have ‘found the one’ or still deciding if a relationship is good for you, at all!
Watch the video to see how reaching out to 988 can offer support and relief for those feeling overwhelmed.
According to Dietitians of Canada, 63% of Canadians have difficulty making healthy food choices when shopping.
Domestic violence or abuse can happen to anyone. Find out how to recognise the signs and where to get help.
Workers’ health and safety can help to improve mental health at work
Although the symptoms of ADHD begin in childhood, ADHD can continue through adolescence and adulthood.
William H. McRaven underscores the impact of everyday actions and principles on shaping the future.
After a long day in the mines, miners can unwind and rejuvenate through various activities that promote relaxation and well-being.
Find relief during times of high stress
Learn about anger and how it impacts your emotional, mental, and physical health, as well as your relationships and work satisfaction.
Friends and intimate relationships bring more happiness into our lives than virtually anything else.
Can You Learn To Be Resilient?
Why Does Financial Wellness Matter? How financially healthy are you? Do you have a budget? A spending plan?
A guide to Meditation. Let's begin.
Techniques and tools to help you understand, manage and overcome your anxiety, worry & stress.
When is drinking a problem? Two drinks...three...four? More?
Drinking too much can take a serious toll on your health. Here’s how.
"I used to be passionate about my volunteer work, now I couldn't care less...", "Art used to be my favorite way to relax..."
"My boss must think I'm not able to do my job, I have to quit...", "If I don't get this internship, I'll never get a job..."
Pain is your body's way of telling you that something is wrong. But pain that lasts for weeks, months, or years is not typical.
Abuse occurs when people mistreat or misuse other people, showing no concern for their integrity or innate worth as individuals, and in a manner that degrades their well-being. Abusers frequently are interested in controlling their victims. The following service providers offer services for victims of abuse across Canada,.
Panic attack - calm your anxiety attack
What do you do if you're in a romantic relationship with somebody who physically emotionally or sexually abuses you?
Nutrition isn’t always easy, but no one said it had to be complicated.
Although ASD begins in early development, it can last throughout a person’s lifetime.
These back pain relief stretches are great for helping to relieve general back pain and back stiffness
Back pain is common and often starts for no obvious reason. The spine is strong and back problems are rarely due to any serious disease or damage.
Tips for teachers and counselors to manage stress and time, enhancing their well-being and creating a healthier environment for all.
Beat workplace stress by reaching out.
Stop the Bullying
Your bedtime protocol
Find out all you need to know about the health benefits of cycling and get tips on equipment and road safety.
If exercise were a pill, it would be one of the most cost-effective drugs ever invented.
Self-care involves nurturing physical, emotional, and spiritual health with sustainable practices to enhance well-being and prevent burnout.
Understanding Therapy – Article 3
Dairy-free products are completely devoid of animal products such as milk and yogurt and are often made from alternatives such as nuts or seeds.
How can physical activity help me sleep?
If you are not sleeping well - or long enough - at night, try the tips below to improve the quality of your sleep and to ensure you are properly rested the following day.
Bipolar disorder is much more complicated and grave than dealing with the ups and downs of normal life.
Do you know someone who is euphoric one day and completely depressed the next? That person may be suffering from bipolar disorder.
Bird watching is a peaceful and rewarding hobby that allows you to connect with nature and experience its beauty.
There are several natural methods for boosting your mood.
“Our bodies respond really well to repetition even when it comes to eating. It’s like muscle memory but for our stomachs,” she says - Holistic Coach Tracy Lemle
Breaking the “Can’t do cycle”
Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Let it out slowly. Feel better?
Meditating with Dr. Jonas
Using deep breathing techniques can effectively reduce work anxiety by calming the mind and lowering stress levels.
Your new baby has finally arrived, and it’s time to bring your little one home. Now the real work begins.
How nature can help us be mindful, feel calmer and nourish our sense of wellbeing.
Handling money is a talent few of us are born with. But it is a skill that can be learned.
Making a habit of saving money. Daily routines will help you feel more confident, boost self - esteem and feel more in control.
Struggling with a new move? Here are some things to consider when coping.
Discover tips for engaging, asking insightful questions, and fostering trust to build strong personal and professional relationships.
What is Bullying?
Watch Calvin’s inspiring journey from despair to hope as he leads vital mental health support in the video.
With the right attitude and the right steps, anyone can become more resilient. Learn more here.
The balancing act of caring for a family and looking after aging parents can be very stressful.
"I've had back pain for years. Last month I had to go on disability...", "I know I'm in a bad mood a lot, but it's no fun being in pain..."
Anxiety Series – Article 3
Create a system, in which each of you are thinking, feeling, and behaving in predictable or understandable ways in response to the actions of each other.
How to manage and change your emotions effectively with meditation.
Every parent wants their child to be safe and happy in a childcare environment. What should you be looking for in a daycare provider?
Children mourn differently than adults but still need guidance to help them process difficult emotion.
Creating a child's routine creates stability and self-confidence. Their ability to be self -reliant helps build relationships and a stronger family dynamic.
It is common to feel sad or discouraged after a heart attack, a cancer diagnosis, or if you are trying to manage a chronic condition like pain. You may be facing new limits on what you can do and feel anxious about treatment outcomes and the future
The pain is excruciating. Piercing. Throbbing. Persistent. And that’s just the physical part of it. Your emotions are just as intense.
What is Chronic Pain and How it Affects Us
Techniques to Help with Chronic Pain
Connection between Chronic Pain and Mental Health
Watch the video to learn the three essential steps that you can take before every class to master classroom management and set up for success!
5 Alternatives to Coffee That Actually Taste Good
What is CBT, what can it be used for and why is it so beneficial in dealing with mental health challenges?
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help you make sense of overwhelming problems by breaking them down into smaller parts. CBT is based on the concept of five areas being interconnected and affecting each other.
Sometimes when you’re angry you just want to let it out. Vent, vent, vent! Wrong, wrong, wrong.
Job loss ranks high among stressful and traumatic events for many, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Loss otherwise known as bereavement affects people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel.
You can’t always avoid the tensions that occur on the job. Yet you can take steps to manage work-related stress
Nobody is an expert at handling all of life's challenges and difficulties. Sometimes it just seems that no matter what you try on your own, it just isn't enough.
Having a heart attack or being diagnosed with heart disease is a life-changing event. And, it can be challenging to make the necessary changes to help live a heart-healthy life.
Attachment helps provide a solid base from which a baby can explore the world. It makes a baby feel safe and secure, and it helps him or her learn to trust other people.
“When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable,” writes best-selling self-help author Brené Brown, “we feel used and mistreated.”
Who would have thought that coloured markers and a bit of paper can help manage stress?
What is Cyberbullying?
Going to a professional counsellor can be a worthwhile growing and stabilizing experience, good for times when you have specific problems, interpersonal problems, or generally feeling down. But what should you expect?
"I don't remember what it's like to be happy...", "Sometimes, I get really angry and irritated with the people I love..."
Not everyone who is depressed experiences every symptom. Some people experience only a few symptoms. Some people have many. The severity and frequency of symptoms, and how long they last, will vary depending on the individual and his or her particular illness.
Most older adults feel satisfied with their lives, despite having more illnesses or physical problems. But depression in older adults may be difficult to recognize because they may show different, less obvious symptoms.
Depression is more common among women than men, likely due to certain biological, hormonal, and social factors that are unique to women.
When a person has depression, it interferes with daily life and normal functioning. It is a real illness. It is not a sign of a person’s weakness or a character flaw. You can’t “snap out of” clinical depression.
Depression, even the most severe cases, can be treated. The earlier treatment begins, the more effective it is.
What are the symptoms of depression in men and women? Helping identify the symptoms is a positive step towards awareness and well-being
Sitting for long periods of time can make areas of your lower body sore. To prevent or reduce stiffness and pain, try these stretches
The only thing that differentiates an emotionally resilient and an emotionally fragile person is the way the former chooses to ‘respond’.
Developing a structured self-care plan involves assessing current strategies, implementing proactive measures, and preparing for challenges.
Sleep Series - Article 3
"I mean to get things done, but I end up just wasting time", "I keep getting caught up and work, I don't know where I'm spending my time".
"My sleep is all over the place, I have no idea how much I get." "I keep waking up earlier and earlier." "I have to keep taking naps."
If you're more concerned with Facebook then with people right in front of you it may be time to disconnect!
Numerous museums in Saskatoon provide enlightening and soothing experiences.
Let’s Talk
After a difficult day, the idea of sitting down with a glass of wine sounds like the perfect thing to do, or is it?
Shift workers can boost well-being with better sleep, healthy eating, regular exercise, stress management, and professional support from Avail Care Center.
Do you feel very happy and energized some days, and very sad and depressed on other days? Do these moods last for a week or more? Do your mood changes make it hard to sleep, stay focused, or go to work?
For some older adults, depression can be an unwelcome companion to ageing.
Motivational video by Tom Brad.
Sometimes we get so focused on the parts of our bodies that we wish we could change that we forget to recognize how amazing we are.
Did you know that approximately 1 in 12 Canadians age 20 and over live with diagnosed heart disease?
Do you get the “AT’s”? These are the unreasonably negative and destructive, “automatic thoughts” everyone has from time to time.
"I don't know what the big deal was, I was still fine to drive...", "I thought it wouldn't tempt me, being around it..."
Simple things to do to get inspired
Research suggests moderate-intensity, low-impact activity, such as yoga and fast walking, is just as effective as high-impact activity, such as running, in lowering the risk of heart disease.
Eating disorders are not a lifestyle choice. They are biologically-influenced medical illnesses.
"We had always enjoyed family dinner, but my daughter started being very rigid about what she would eat & stopped eating with us..."
"Everything in my life felt out of control, except my eating...", "I felt empty so I ate. Then I felt guilty, so I got rid of it..."
Living life with an eating disorder can be a devastating experience and without treatment can be life-threatening.
Learn the basics of an eating disorder, typical symptoms & options available to find relief from feeding and eating disorders.
Are you familiar with the term microbiome? It’s one that encompasses the trillions of microbes, including bacteria, that live in our bodies.
While shift work can be essential for industries, it often presents unique challenges when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet.
This year’s National Nutrition Month theme, More than Food!, asks us to explore the why, how, and what of our food choices...
Can this fuzzy brown fruit help you sleep better?
Festivals and your Mental Health
This short video explores the challenging topic of substance use & abuse & the effective treatment options for a substance use disorder.
Effects of Bullying on Mental Health
Mastering emotional regulation is essential for navigating challenges from reframing negative emotions to advocating for self-care.
There are a number of skills that can help us self-regulate our emotions.
Emotional self-care vital for well-being: healthy emotion recognition, management prevent burnout, build resilience, enhance mental health, relationships.
The Emotional Brain
True leadership starts with distinguishing between being 'in charge' versus taking care of those 'in our charge'.
Putting yourself in anothers' shoes can be the most powerful way to create connections and resolve conflict. Learn more about the power of empathy.
Learning about encouraging words can help you motivate yourself at work and promote the productivity of your colleagues.
Visiting a baseball batting cage offers men an active way to improve skills, relieve stress, and enjoy sport.
Effective communication relies on mutual understanding. Explore strategies to confirm messages, ensuring clarity and goal alignment between individuals.
Staying connected has its risks. Posting or sending sexual photos, images, messages, or videos—“sexting”—can lead to trouble that can last for years after the message or image is sent or posted.
Environmental self-care fosters harmony with surroundings for well-being, exploring its significance, strategies, and benefits for health and sustainability.
Physical activity and exercise can help you stay healthy, energetic and independent as you get older.
Benefits of Exercise on our Mental Health
Make it your goal to move in some way every day. Improve balance and coordination, aid weight loss and improve sleep habits and self-esteem
After any back problem, it's important to get movement and strength back. This supports tissue healing and will help you get moving again.
The best way to deal with back pain is to stay active and continue doing regular exercise.
How does exercise reduce stress? Surprising answers to this question and more.
Attending a comedy club can provide men with a refreshing break, laughter, and social interaction.
Experimenting with BBQ recipes, whether smoked or marinated, can be a rewarding and relaxing activity for men.
One of the best ways to explore this beauty is by taking advantage of the numerous nature trails in and around the city.
You can stop worrying about what's wrong in your life if you start thinking about what's right!
No amount of alcohol is safe for pregnant women to drink. Alcohol can disrupt fetal development at any stage during a pregnancy – including at the earliest stages and before a woman knows she is pregnant.
Financial self-care ensures stability and peace of mind. Explore its importance, strategies, and benefits for personal financial health and well-being.
When we retire from work, we can lose some of the defining roles that work plays and so it is important to replace these roles.
Discover effective ways for education departments to de-stress together, boosting morale and enhancing teamwork with these simple, practical tips.
Reaching out for help with suicidal thoughts can lead to healing. Understanding how to get support is the first step towards a brighter, hopeful future.
Depression is a painful experience but one that does not have to continue. Read about the best scientifically-proven methods to relieve depression in this article.
It can be difficult to go from seeing someone everyday to only seeing their status updates on Facebook.
Rethink the way you approach your to-do list
It’s probably not hard for you to notice when a particular event is stressing you out but do you know when stress is starting to take its toll?
It seems pretty easy to understand that positivity leads to a happier outlook and probably a better life. Yet, people still struggle with incorporating positivity and optimistic practices into their day. Where do you start?
Four simple steps to understand how good nutrition can improve your well-being.
A mastery over stress using your mind can unleash your potential and maximize both mental and physical capacity.
What’s a strong friendship made of? The recipe for a strong friendship is quite simple.
Discovery the science behind procrastination and eight science-based techniques to help you get things done.
First and foremost, a frugal life will allow you to build more financial freedom into your life by accelerating how quickly you achieve your financial goals.
Check out this video to explore the Gallery Walk strategy and see how it can transform your classroom into an engaging learning space!
Dr. Angela Catic, assistant professor on Aging, explains how gardening can be a healthy pastime for seniors at any mobility level.
Is anxiety an ongoing battle for you?
Everyone feels better after a good night’s sleep
Follow these 5 financial fitness tips and be the best you possible.
A Guide To Counselling and Other Forms of Mental Health and Well-Being Support
Gratitude allows us to celebrate the present. It magnifies positive emotions.
Miners can reduce stress and unwind with 10-20 minutes of green light therapy and calming sounds, improving mood, relieving tension, and promoting relaxation.
There are also many types of loss that can happen in the workplace besides death
Loss can be very stressful and take a physical toll on your body.
While there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there are healthy ways to cope with the pain of loss.
A lack of resiliency to adverse, stressful, or exciting situations can be indicative of a mental health condition.
"What have I done?", "That breakup was totally my fault." -- These are the voices of guilt and shame. Let's talk about it.
Witnessing a traumatic event that threatens life or physical security of a loved one can also be traumatic. This is particularly important for young children as their sense of safety depends on the perceived safety of their attachment figures.
Alcohol-related problems — which result from drinking too much, too fast, or too often — are among the most significant public health issues.
Do you feel held back in life because you’re not being assertive?
Routines can be enjoyable and fulfilling, and their health benefits may make you wonder why you did not start one earlier.
This video outlines the health and mental benefits of hiking.
Discover portion control tips to maintain a balanced diet and support your well-being during long shifts!
How to tackle hypothetical worries
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Each year, children experience violence and disaster and face other traumas.
In this article we present ideas about how you can help your child develop skills and personal qualities that are linked to learning to be self-confident.
Every parent has their own idea about what it means to have a child who turns out “well.”
In this article we present ideas about how you can use this relationship to help your child develop skills and personal qualities that are linked to learning to make good decisions.
In this article we present ideas about how you can use this relationship to help your child develop skills and personal qualities that are linked to learning to be accountable and take responsibility.
Dr. Nathan Starke, Medical Director of the Men's Health Clinic at Houston Methodist, talks about the importance of men's health.
It sounds simple. But Canada is considered one of the most overweight countries, with 25.8 per cent of the population aged 15 and over considered obese. Our lifestyles see many of us eating more calories than we need and not doing enough physical activity.
A hiker's heaven is New Brunswick.
A fascinating and educational experience can be had by visiting historical rail museums in New Brunswick.
A daily routine for a cleaner home frees up more time to do what you enjoy!
It’s important to treasure the life of an amazing person.
Why our thoughts are powerful enough to impact the way our brains are wired.
“Attention is a resource – a person only has so much of it.” - Matthew Crawford
In the short term, stress can be advantageous, but when activated too often or too long, your primitive fight or flight stress response not only changes your brain but also damages many of the other organs and cells throughout your body.
Mood & Emotions
Borderline personality disorder has historically been viewed as difficult to treat. But with newer, evidence-based treatment, many people with borderline personality disorder experience fewer and less severe symptoms, improved functioning, and an improved quality of life.
You may want to consider learning an instrument.
With awareness, motivation, desire for change, and repetitive practice, we can alter our thoughts and emotions.
To determine how serious your debt is you need to determine how much of your monthly net income (income after taxes, actual take-home pay) is going toward paying your debt.
Discover tips for shift workers to improve sleep quality! Learn strategies to beat fatigue and ensure restorative rest in this helpful video.
Steps to help ensure a good night's sleep.
Better sleep = Better brain function
Staring at screen rights before sleep turns out to be a lot worse than previously thought.
Just as you need to add oil and gas to your car and run the engine every now and then, you have physical, mental, and social maintenance needs. You can only ignore these needs for so long before wear and tear start to show.
Have you heard the adage “Love means never having to say you’re sorry”? Turns out, that’s not such a great idea.
Here are some tips to minimize procrastinating based on the understanding that it is impacted by our thoughts and feelings.
Everyone has a bad habit they can’t shake. Finger biting, saying the word “like” in every sentence. Or can you?
Poor posture, chronic long hours working/driving have a tremendous impact upon our muscles and joints.
Kick-Start Your Life
Tips for making your life more productive
Sharpening your emotional regulation skills will make you mentally stronger.
Don't be afraid to ask for help. Finding strategies will help you navigate.
Festivals and your Mental Health
Sometimes we get into relationships that drain energy from us. How do we get out?
Change something you do daily
Learn some tips and strategies for helping your loved ones
Navigating a successful workday while managing anxiety requires a balanced approach that prioritizes well-being and productivity.
Here are some self-care activities that may help to relieve symptoms of depression, prevent depression from recurring, and/or help other treatments work most effectively.
Learn 8 tips to boost your mood with food! Discover how the right diet can improve mental health and reduce stress in this quick video.
The end of a relationship can cause physical, emotional, and mental distress. Here's how you can work through your pain in order to move forward.
Navigating work anxiety includes implementing strategies to manage stress, enhance coping, and foster a supportive work environment.
Whenever a child communicates something to his parent, he does so because he has a need. Something is going on inside of him. He wants something. He feels discomfort. He is upset.
Dr. Joe Rock, says our bodies create stress and anxiety when we start to worry too much about what might happen, before it doe
Careers provide income, fulfill goals, and build networks, but they can also cause stress, says Dr. Joe Rock of Cleveland Clinic.
HOW TO CONTROL YOUR EMOTIONS AND USE THEM TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
Saying no at work: politely explain limits, offer solutions or compromises when possible. Manage tasks effectively, maintain positive relationships.
Do you sometimes have trouble saying "no"? Don't worry - you're not alone!
Fifty-one sheep 52 sheep 53 sheep...Still awake? Getting quality sleep is easier said than done.
Are you thinking of starting therapy? Here are some question to ask yourself and what to expect.
Do you feel overwhelmed by juggling your work and personal life? You're not alone.
When it comes to talking to a loved one about mental health, it can be very uncomfortable because as a society we are still living with a lot of stigmas and there isn’t enough information out there to help us know how to start such a conversation. Fortunately, there's a proven way to start that conversation.
Watch the video to learn how your support can be a lifeline for someone in need.
Caring for a loved one can be an incredibly stressful experience. These recommendations can help you adjust and sustain your role as a caregiver.
Sometimes a relationship can feel like a road trip and things can get a little bumpy if your partner has a mental illness.
If you’re concerned that someone you manage may be suicidal, start by having a conversation. You might feel unsure about what to say, but the main thing is to be calm and non-judgmental. You don’t need to solve their problems or understand ‘why’ – just listen and encourage them to seek support or check in with their health professional.
Engaging someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts with empathy and understanding can be crucial in helping them find the support they need.
Whether you like it or not, your immediate environment affects you. Becoming aware of how you interact with it can empower you to make positive adjustments and improve your mental health.
Do you drink too much? Watch out for these signs
Chronic Pain: A Persistent Challenge
By pinpointing the specific situations or obsessive thoughts that set off your rumination, you can begin to develop coping strategies to break the cycle
What are the types of boundaries? Identify how each one resonates with you.
Ten ways to feel better in 10 seconds
Sleep is an integral part of recovering from a heartbreak. The most important part is to establish a regular routine that will reinforce rest and relaxation.
A magnet of my mom
Intellectual self-care: engaging in activities for cognitive growth and well-being. Explore its significance, strategies, and benefits for lifelong learning.
Mindfully focusing on wellness in our lives builds resilience and enables us to thrive amidst life’s challenges.
Anger problems have less to do with what happens to you than how you interpret and think about what happened.
How do you know if you're engaging in harmless or harmful gambling?
Research shows not everyone needs therapy — but everyone needs some form of mental health support.
10-minute Cardio and Stretches
Even under the best of circumstances, it can be hard to tell the difference between challenging behaviors and emotions that are consistent with typical child development and those that are cause for concern
Using your phone in bed? Studies reveal that this is perfectly fine if don't mind a poor sleep, insomnia, or fatigue!
Managing job anxiety can be easier with one simple strategy: practicing mindfulness to stay present and reduce stress.
Did you make New Year’s resolutions that are already forgotten? Avoid the emotional rollercoaster by setting yourself up for success.
Navigate the balance between empathy and action to lead with compassion, fostering resilience and support within teams.
In this video, she covers the topic of learning to say NO and establish personal boundaries.
CBT Tips to Overcome Rumination and Obsessive Thinking
Nobody is an expert at handling all of life’s challenges and difficulties. At some time in our lives, each of us may feel overwhelmed and may need help dealing with our problems.
Local recreation centers & Community events in Saskatoon offer various activities/benefits.
Insomnia means you regularly have problems sleeping. It usually gets better by changing your sleeping habits.
Your retirement years can be some of your most rewarding...if you plan!
When feeling distressed or upset, we sometimes let our emotions and feelings determine our behaviour. In other words, we let our feelings dictate or determine our behaviour.
Check out these quick tips and start living a healthier, calmer, and happier, life immediately.
There are a number of different credit options available to you if you need a credit card. Use this checklist to find the best credit card for you, or to evaluate any card(s) you may already have.
Taking care of your health is a non-negotiable, not a "do later" thing.
Try this breathing technique that is designed to help you relax and release tension.
Despite the fact that each of us may experience tension slightly differently, anyone can learn to release that tension.
A good technique to relax your entire body is to alternately tense and relax each of the major muscle groups in your body, as you breathe deeply and fully.
Despite the fact that each of us may experience tension slightly differently, anyone can learn to release that tension. All it takes is knowing how to relax, practicing relaxation techniques, and choosing a technique that works best for you.
Managing emotions is a skill that can be learned and used to confront the most challenging feelings.
Try these three steps to solve problems that can contribute to anger in a useful, constructive way.
Love Makes Us Warm All Over
Massage therapy helps miners relieve tension and stress after shifts, boosting physical recovery and mental relaxation with professional or self-techniques.
Mastering active listening involves maintaining eye contact, nodding, and facing the speaker to enhance communication and show engagement.
This article explores the importance of active listening and effective communication in various contexts, offering practical tips and strategies.
Mastering active listening enhances communication skills by ensuring understanding, building trust, and fostering stronger relationships.
"I'm exhausted every morning when I wake up...", "After my car accident, I struggled for a while and couldn't fall asleep..."
Men and women both experience depression but their symptoms can be very different. Because men who are depressed may appear to be angry or aggressive instead of sad, their families, friends, and even their doctors may not always recognize the anger or aggression as depression symptoms.
Over 30% of men experience a period of depression at some point in their lifetime, about 9% of men report having feelings of depression or anxiety every day
Men’s Mental Health Awareness
Therapist Thomas Corman promotes June as Men's Health Awareness month, urging men to prioritize mental well-being.
This video describes why men's health awareness is important.
Dr. Ahmer Farooq emphasizes in his Doctor's Note the importance of men overcoming reluctance for preventive urology visits and screenings.
National Men’s Health Month, urging men to address health issues proactively; 40% delay doctor visits until serious symptoms arise.
Men must be proactive with healthcare, ensuring regular checkups. Watch how men can control their health.
This video shows health benefits of being in nature and how exposing yourself for just 10 minutes can improve happiness and reduce stress.
Telehealth can help make mental health services easier and more convenient to access and provide.
Workplace Strategies for Mental Health (For Employees and Employers)
Got 60 seconds? Take a mental health minute to learn about stress and anxiety in adolescents.
Stop the Stigma
Seeking help for your mental health is brave
This short video shows how parks and recreation can serve you and your family better.
Breathing Exercise
How to incorporate mindfulness activities into your daily life.
Use this meditation to work with difficult emotions, such as fear or body sensations, such as pain.
Mini golf is a fun, affordable activity that the whole family can enjoy.
How much should you set aside for each area?
Are you extremely afraid of being judged by others? Are you very self-conscious in everyday social situations? Do you avoid meeting new people?
If you have aching or tight muscles, why not try the desk exercises below. They can all be performed at your desk and can help to ease any strain.
Advice & tips on how to move with musculoskeletal pain to help you do the everyday things that are important to you.
Key benefits of physical activity for mental health:
Muscle guarding is your body’s first response when the pain cycle is activated.
Nature reserves and bird sanctuaries in New Brunswick provide an ideal escape.
Clear communication in relationships requires distinguishing actions from assumptions. Explore effective methods to separate behavior from interpretation here.
Latest Study of Hospitalized Patients Using On-Demand Virtual Reality Reveals a Drop in Pain Scores
Shift Workers & Nutrition
When a headache strikes you can do more than just crawl into bed and wait for it to go away
Watch the video to discover powerful ways to prevent suicide and offer hope—your awareness and action can save lives and make a real difference.
February is Heart Month, so it’s a great time to reflect on self-care for your heart.
Some practical tips to help make your workday healthier.
If you think that you or a loved one may have depression, it is important to seek treatment. A person with depression cannot simply “snap out of it”—it is a medical condition that affects your quality of life. The good news is that, in most cases, depression is treatable in older adults.
As you get older, you may go through a lot of changes—death of loved ones, retirement, stressful life events, or medical problems. It’s normal to feel uneasy, stressed, or sad about these changes. But after adjusting, many older adults feel well again. Depression is different.
It seems like it's become harder and harder to date. How on earth do we make sense of the messy online dating scene?
Even if you are not a natural-born optimist, there are things you can do to develop your positive thinking skills and reap some of the benefits of positive thinking.
Challenging the stigma associated with mental illness takes understanding, education, and a closer look at our own attitudes toward health.
"I felt like I was dying, It felt like I was having a heart attack.", "I got tunnel vision and I couldn't breathe"
"As soon as I wake up, my heart and my thoughts are racing...", "I cannot get on that plane, what if I can't control myself..."
Various treatments and therapies offer hope for those struggling with suicidal thoughts, helping them find healing and a path to a brighter future.
The link between Physical & Mental Health
Physical self-care is crucial for health. Explore its importance, strategies, and benefits for well-being and quality of life.
Why do we wear pink on Anti-Bullying Day?
In the past few decades, retirement has taken quite a turn...occurring later and calling for more financial planning and preparation than in years past. Start planning now!
In the years preceding retirement, most people seek expert advice to help with financial planning. This planning helps ensure that we can support our financial needs when we no longer have a stream of steady employment income.
If you tend to be pessimistic, don't despair — you can learn positive thinking skills.
With postpartum depression, feelings of sadness and anxiety can be extreme and might interfere with a woman’s ability to care for herself or her family.
Through stages of disclosure, narrative development, and service, individuals can transcend trauma, fostering personal and collective growth.
"I didn't even want to go to sleep, the nightmares were so bad...", "I felt like I was right back there, that horrible day..."
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition caused by witnessing or experiencing actual or threatened death, serious injury or violence. Being affected by these types of events is normal; however, if the thoughts or memories of these events start to seriously affect a person long after the event, they could be experiencing PTSD.
Article stresses holistic self-care: exercises, mindfulness, boundaries for physical, emotional, mental health; aids stress, relationships, well-being.
Preparing for your transition to fatherhood is key to bringing you and your family closer together. Are you prepared?
Understanding Therapy – Article 5
It is never too early to start planning for healthy and active retirement years.
Caregiving is a loving but also draining experience. Are you prepared for this new role?
Finding self care habits that works for you is a great way to help reduce stress and get attuned with your body and your needs.
Self-care crucial for miners to address physical and mental challenges. Effective strategies enhance well-being, safety, and job satisfaction in mining.
THE BENEFITS OF TALK-BASED THERAPY
Problem drinking that becomes severe is given the medical diagnosis of “alcohol use disorder” or AUD. AUD is a chronic relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive alcohol use, loss of control over alcohol intake, and a negative emotional state when not using.
What Happens When You Procrastinate Too Much
This phenomenon is called psychogenic pain, and it occurs when your pain is related to underlying psychological, emotional, or behavioral factors.
Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more rewarding and fulfilling life. It is a choice to assume responsibility for the quality of your life, continually stretch your boundaries, and make your life, and the lives of those you touch, truly exceptional.
After long shifts, a 10-minute power workout can boost serotonin, combat fatigue, and improve energy, enhancing both physical and mental well-being.
Managing your time is more than just doing more with less time
Quitting Smoking: Are You Concerned About Withdrawal?
Changing your psychological addiction to smoking is as important as changing your physical addiction. Changing your thinking is a key to success.
There are many products that can help reduce your craving for nicotine and increase your chances of successfully quitting smoking. These products use various forms of nicotine delivery to replace the nicotine you obtain from smoking.
Maybe you aren’t ready to quit smoking altogether, but have you tried to cut back a bit? Try cutting back a bit. Small steps can lead to big changes.
The more specific your reasons to quit smoking, and the stronger your commitment, the more likely you will be to succeed.
If you’ve been a life-long smoker, you might wonder if quitting is even worth it. Maybe the fear of nicotine withdrawal or the cravings prevent you from the whole idea of quitting, or maybe you have tried to quit before.
When you know the specific triggers for your smoking you can create a plan to deal with these triggers.
Weighing the costs and benefits of smoking may help you decide whether or not to quit, and whether or not this is the time to try.
Understanding warning signs and risk factors of suicide empowers us to offer timely support and create a positive impact on those in need.
Most of us are constantly being bombarded by digital distractions. The good news is that we can keep them from hindering our concentration.
What is the stigma of mental health conditions and substance use? Why is it important to break it?
Resilience means being able to adapt to life's misfortunes and setbacks. Test your resilience level and get tips to build your own resilience.
Try these tips and resources to Build Resiliency
Even couples who have a happy marriage can experience bumps on the road to retirement bliss.
Here are ideas for chores for children of different ages.
How does therapy help with mental health problems?
Self-care for days when your mood needs a boost
Strategies for looking after yourself
Pause and reset with this simple self-care exercise from Dr. Lisa Grant, medical director of the Center for Wellness.
When you live with depression it can be easy to neglect basic care for yourself but it doesn't have to be!
Developing a self-care plan takes a little time and effort but it’s worth doing. These strategies are an important part of that plan.
Focusing on self-care at work: be mindful, manage workload, set boundaries, take breaks, boost productivity, avoid burnout for job happiness.
Self-care tips for mining workers: prioritize safety, take breaks, stay hydrated, manage stress, use protective gear, and seek mental health support.
Festivals and your Mental Health
Are you approaching retirement with goals or assuming you'll figure that out when you get there?
We’ve all experienced sadness but usually our sadness fades over time and gets better. But what happens when the sadness lingers?
Take Control of your worries
How to manage sleep with shift work
Work anxiety, or occupational anxiety, can hinder productivity and enjoyment in the workplace. Early recognition of its signs is crucial for timely support.
Bring meditation into your life in a few simple steps.
Are you trying to get more out of your day by getting by on 4 or 5 hours of sleep each night? Or are you like one out of every three people who suffers from insomnia or other sleep problems?
Are you getting enough sleep every night?
Improving your sleep is crucial for overall health and work productivity.
Good sleep is important for your child's physical and mental well-being but if they aren't sleeping well, what do you do?
How does smoking affect your mood?
Stop letting anxiety inhibit the enjoyable parts of life.
Developing social wellness involves creating a capacity for intimacy, learning good communication skills, moving beyond a personal outlook to a more global worldview, cultivating a network of caring friends and family members, and contributing to your community, country, and world.
Social self-care nurtures connections, supports well-being. Explore its significance, strategies, and benefits for happiness and quality of life.
Spiritual self-care brings peace and connection. Learn its importance, daily strategies, and how it boosts fulfillment and emotional well-being.
Spiritual wellness includes the development of a deep appreciation for the depth and expanse of life and natural forces that exist in the universe. This includes learning how to experience love, joy, peace and fulfillment and knowing how to help yourself and others achieve their full potential.
Saskatoon's summers are ideal for enjoying
Small acts of kindness matter. Listen, reach out, suggest help, educate, connect, and advocate for mental health.
Do you have a negative cash flow? Trying to cut back on expenditures to save more money and work towards your financial goals?
Affirmations are positive statements that help rid negative thoughts and negative energy from your life
When you invest time and energy into being active in these domains, you increase the likelihood that you’ll remain healthy and able to pursue whatever your retirement goals and dreams are.
Keeping our bodies and our brains active in retirement could save years of ill health
I've been asked many times the difference between mental health and emotional health in the workplace.
Staying socially active when you retire can be a challenge. You may have had a strong support network through your workplace, but what happens when you no longer see coworkers on a daily basis?
Although relationships have their 'heavenly moments' they require work to keep those heavenly moments alive and continuing.
Understanding Therapy – Article 4
Mental Health Misconceptions
Why it’s essential to reach out
Panic attacks are quite common. Ever wonder why our bodies are reacting in such a way? Let's break it down.
This video shows different strategies for Self-Care.
Setting boundaries, especially with family members, can be a tricky balancing act — and finances are no exception
Know the signs to protect yourself and others.
Most of us have been touched by suicide in some way. Some of us have lost a loved one to suicide or know someone who has.
Every life is valuable. Reach out, seek support, and remember: there's hope and help available.
Know what the signs are - look out for those who need us most
Three-Way Communication involves active listening, clear articulation, and appropriate feedback to ensure effective interactions.
Support young people with suicidal thoughts by listening empathetically, encouraging professional help, staying connected, and promoting healthy coping.
Summertime can be one of the most relaxing and enjoyable times of the year. Embrace these healthy habits and let the sun shine in!
Anxiety Series – Article 7
Sleep Series - Article 5
Suicide is a sensitive and difficult topic to raise with a teen, but the potential cost of not talking about it is too high a risk to ignore.
Getting teenagers to talk openly about what's bothering them can be hard. Follow these tips to help get them talking to you about their worries.
The life-long benefits of teaching your children good money habits make it well worth the effort. Teach children the basics of earning, spending, and saving when they are young (e.g. age 5).
Terry Fox’s journey from cancer survivor to "Marathon of Hope" runner shows that even in darkness, hope and perseverance can inspire and make a difference.
Prevention, psychological, physical. pharmaceutical
According to Dr. Gary Chapman, there are five different ways we can express love to a partner. These are called the love languages.
The transition to motherhood can be challenging and full of unanticipated new realities. Here are the things I didn't plan for.
Use these tips to help your child discover how to plan and prioritize her time.
Everything we experience in life passes through one filter - our mind.
Learn 7 ways that exercising outdoors can help your mind and body.
We're on a mission to strengthen people's mental health and wealth. You’re important, loved & matter.
Becoming aware of the forms that abuse can take helps you to be better prepared to recognize such behavior as abusive. Once you are able to label abuse, you can begin to take steps necessary to stop it from happening or repeating.
Every person is unique and responds to each type of counseling differently, so it is important to consider the right counseling style that fits your needs, your personality, and your comfort level.
Exercise & Mental Health
Anxiety Series – Article 2
Everyone experiences stress, but men tend to handle it differently than women.
Discover how meditation, connection, and movement create balance and reduce stress.
Our inner-voice spills into all aspects of our lives. Learn how to cultivate a voice of self-compassion...
Everyone copes with grief differently, and some people are able to remain resilient, with little to no impact on psychological functioning.
In this video, we’re going to talk about the world’s cheapest mental health booster: bird watching.
The federal government has dramatically overhauled its iconic Canada’s Food Guide, introducing this week a new, simplified approach that encourages plant-based eating and reduces the emphasis on meat and dairy.
Suicide impacts individuals and communities profoundly. Understanding this helps us foster empathy and support, building a more connected and caring society.
Explore how effective listening and communication alleviate anxiety by fostering understanding, reducing misinterpretations, and promoting conflict resolution.
Not reacting is a powerful way to control your emotions.
Every child should feel special and appreciated. Here are some thoughts from childcare experts that will put you on the right track as your child grows.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can be as effective as medication in treating some mental health problems, but it may not be successful or suitable for everyone.
In this short video we explore Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), how it works and if it might be right for you.
Suicide’s impact extends beyond the individual, affecting families, communities, and society. Recognizing this can inspire collective compassion and change.
Festivals and your Mental Health
Never tried a massage? You may be missing out on more benefits than you realized.
The process of retirement has six stages stages that most people transition through when they leave the workplace on a permanent basis. These stages do not necessarily apply to everyone but they do provide a model for predicting what you might encounter in the future.
Too much stress and the bucket fill up and overflows.
Do you use the terms worry and anxiety interchangeably?
Anxiety Series – Article 6
Be aware of your anger warning signs and triggers.
How resilience can impact your overall health & well-being.
The mere act of being near nature has a positive effect on your mental and physical well-being.
To keep your relationships strong, you have to put in some effort. Consider how these ideas might apply to you.
According to psychologists, be aware of the signs so that you can catch them early.
Are you doing all you can to start your day successfully? These three tips can help!
It’s normal to feel a gaping hole where that person existed in your life. Hold their memory close as you move forward.
Avail - The creation of To-Do list feature can help you in many ways.
Explore practical tips for school and college social workers to maintain their mental well-being while providing vital support to students.
Time management has proven effective as a tool for productivity. Those who excel at time management perform well and have an improved sense of well-being.
Effective time management is key for shift workers, where tasks need to be executed efficiently and safely across varying schedules.
There is no single cure for chronic pain. It takes a team approach and involves medical management, movement therapy and learning specific coping strategies.
There are lots of little ways you can help manage stress every day.
5 Tips to Reduce Stress at Work. How to get rid of anxiety is a question that we all seem to ask ourselves
Work on regulating emotions and bodily sensations. Somatic strategies focus on the connection between the body and mind.
Watch this video to see how educators can connect with students by embracing their own humanity and challenges while inspiring the next generation.
Brighten your day with these best eight spirit-lifters.
In Rocanville, trail riding is a great way to take in the scenery and enhance your mental well-being.
Anxiety is more than having sweaty palms and butterflies in your stomach.
Planning ahead for a relapse may help to reduce the severity of a future depression and make recovery that much faster
Improve your parasympathetic tone and help your body deal with stress better.
Discover two easy attention cues with Kyle and Heather to streamline class transitions and save teaching time in the video!
It’s not just about alcoholism and drugs
There are several types of depressive disorders. In this article, we explore each of these.
According to the APA, there are five main categories of psychotherapy or talk therapy. (American Psychological Association)
Understanding Therapy – Article 2
This article delves into the concept of work anxiety, exploring its definition, common symptoms, and its impact on individuals in the workplace.
This article explores distinctions between work-related anxiety and post-work anxiety, providing strategies for effective management in both contexts.
Explore how self-talk molds our view of the world, examining the link between internal dialogue and environmental perception.
This article delves into the importance of discussing perceptions and emotions with others for better understanding and well-being.
Every person has the power to contribute to suicide prevention. Simple acts of kindness and support can help save lives and create a more caring world.
"I would scrunch my eyes and shake my head, but it would never go away...", "My whole body could feel it, like it just happened..."
To help you stay financially healthy you need to understand credit.
Festivals and your Mental Health
How great will it be when you quit smoking? Can you visualize what it will be like?
Vocational wellness encourages development of personal leadership, continuous learning, a strong work ethic, questioning why you work and the contribution you make to others and society.
Four ways giving back can improve your own well-being.
Walking is simple, free, and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier.
Day 7 - Be kind everyday
Day 6 - Be kind to the world
Day 4 - Spead kindness
Day 5 - Be Kind and generous to others
Day 3 - Talk kindly to yourself
Day 1 – Be Kind to your Mind
Day 2 - Be Kind to your Body
Is it better to receive medical results immediately or to wait for a clearer picture of the condition and interpretations from a healthcare professional?
Shift workers can improve their well-being with better sleep, healthy eating, regular exercise, stress management, and professional support.
Foundational tips to better yourself during stressful times
How often have you seen men openly discuss their mental health at work? Probably, not very often. But does that mean they’re coping with it better? No.
Anxiety Series – Article 5
How can I cope with grieving a loss?
Some amazing facts that might make you rethink your sleeping habits!
Sleep Series - Article 4
Staying within a positive cash flow these days can be challenging.
There can be a variety of causes of stress. Read about them here.
Light plays a critical role in regulating our sleep and wakefulness.
Talking openly and freely in a supportive, relaxed, confidential environment makes the counselling experience a safe one.
Resilience is a person’s capacity to respond to pressure and the demands of daily life.
Sleep Series - Article 1
If you’ve been a long-term smoker, you may think “the damage is already done. So why bother quitting now?”. Wrong!
Agoraphobia can sometimes develop if a person has a panic attack in a specific situation or environment. They begin to worry so much about having another panic attack that they feel the symptoms of a panic attack returning when they're in a similar situation or environment.
Living life with an eating disorder can be a devastating experience and without treatment can be life-threatening.
Anxiety Series – Article 1
Anxiety is your body's natural response to stress. It's a feeling of fear or apprehension about what's to come.
Borderline personality disorder is an illness marked by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behavior. Recognizable symptoms typically show up during adolescence or early adulthood, but early symptoms of the illness can occur during childhood.
Depression is more than a low mood. It can affect a person’s thinking, relationships, ability to carry out family and work responsibilities, and health.
it’s what sets you apart.
“Resilience is a muscle. Flex it enough and it will take less effort to get over the emotional punches each time.” Alecia Moore
OCD is a serious condition that causes great distress and heavily impacts daily life due to recurring obsessions and compulsions.
Rumination is a common psychological process that involves repetitive and passive thoughts focused on the causes and effects of a person’s distres
Self-care is often seen as a superfluous activity, but it's actually one of the most important things you can do for yourself.
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts.
At the most basic level, stress is our body’s response to pressures from a situation or life event.
Do you simmer and fume for days, nursing a deeply offended spirit whenever someone slights you? If so, you may be doing more than venting your frustration. You may be alienating those around you.
Understanding Therapy – Article 1
Ultimately, wellness is a hands-on, get-down-to-business approach to being the best you can possibly be.
It’s more than saying “I love you” and celebrating an anniversary together.
Simon is the author of multiple best selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game.
Why do we get angry over the smallest things and blow up out of proportion with what is happening?
A therapist can help pinpoint core issues, triggers, negative or harmful patterns of behavior, and more to aid in treatment of a problem.
Looking for a counsellor? First and foremost remember this: one size does not fit all.
Not sure what's causing your fatigue? Here are some common energy zappers that may be to blame – and tips on how to overcome them.
There seems to be a trend these days that parents should be their children’s friends but this isn't necessarily in your child's best interest.
Most psychotherapy takes place with a licensed and trained mental health care professional and a patient meeting one on one or with other patients in a group setting. How do you choose from your options?
What Is Emotional Health? How to Know if You're Struggling With Emotional Health How to Work On Your Emotional Health
Talk therapy, also called psychotherapy, is the process by which a person attends sessions with a therapist to talk through their experiences
Being able to predict what situations provoke your anger is a tremendous aid in helping you keep your temper under control.
Whatever the cause of your chronic pain, know that there are solutions
Anxiety Series – Article 4
Do you sometimes have sudden attacks of anxiety and overwhelming fear that last for several minutes? Maybe your heart pounds, you sweat, and you feel like you can’t breathe or think. If so, you may have a type of anxiety disorder called panic disorder.
If you’re struggling with financial avoidance or financial denial, it's important for your future to take action to get your money matters back on track.
How to figure out if you need help with your Mental Health
Do you constantly have disturbing uncontrollable thoughts? Do you feel the urge to repeat the same behaviors or rituals over and over? Are these thoughts and behaviors making it hard for you to do things you enjoy?
People with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) feel extremely worried or feel nervous about these and other things—even when there is little or no reason to worry about them. The good news is that GAD is treatable.
Tips to help you and your baby get a good night’s sleep.
Feeling exhausted is so common that it has its own acronym, TATT, which stands for "tired all the time". But tiredness or exhaustion that goes on for a long time is not normal. It can affect your ability to get on and enjoy your life.
Trouble getting up on school days, dozing off in class, marathon lie-ins at weekends... It may feel like your teenager is sleeping their life away.
The Five reasons why Compassion is the Key to Successful leadership.
Abuse occurs when people mistreat or misuse other people, showing no concern for their integrity or innate worth as individuals, and in a manner that degrades their well-being. So why do the victims of abuse stay?
Sleep Series - Article 2
Many effects of a lack of sleep, such as feeling grumpy and not working at your best, are well known. But did you know that sleep deprivation can also have profound consequences on your physical health?
IS IT TIME TO SEE A THERAPIST? PROBABLY!
Routines for kids and families are a foundation for peaceful days.
Staying properly hydrated is easy, but like anything requires conscious practice before it becomes a good habit.
When Blurred Boundaries Are Stressing You Out
If you’re new to working from home during COVID-19, these tips will help you stay productive and healthy as you adjust to a new work life.
Change is not easy, and is sometimes outside of our control at work.
The employer is ultimately responsible for how mental health programs are rolled out to employees at all levels of an organization.
Resting your eyes, having a catnap or just closing your eyes are wonderful reasons to recharge and feel better!
Cuddle up with your friends, it helps promote wellness!
Talking about mental health breaks stigma and opens doors to hope.
