Articles to Support Your Health and Well-being
Mental health is health. To help with day-to-day stress and challenges, we’re offering 10 tips to boost yours.
How to Relive Stress Now and in the Future By Elizabeth Scott, PhD Elizabeth Scott, MS
Here to help you build a healthy body and mind while building a thriving career.
What are the five stages of grief? We describe each, and how to find support through the grieving process.
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.
There’s nothing like a warm, sunny day to brighten our mood and give us a boost of optimism. And after the spring we’ve had, we couldn’t be more ready for it.
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?
Although the symptoms of ADHD begin in childhood, ADHD can continue through adolescence and adulthood.
A guide to Meditation. Let's begin.
"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..."
Panic attack - calm your anxiety attack
Beat workplace stress by reaching out.
Stop the Bullying
Your bedtime protocol
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?
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.
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
Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Let it out slowly. Feel better?
Meditating with Dr. Jonas
How nature can help us be mindful, feel calmer and nourish our sense of wellbeing.
Struggling with a new move? Here are some things to consider when coping.
What is Bullying?
How to manage and change your emotions effectively with meditation.
Children mourn differently than adults but still need guidance to help them process difficult emotion.
Festivals and your Mental Health
The pain is excruciating. Piercing. Throbbing. Persistent. And that’s just the physical part of it. Your emotions are just as intense.
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?
Loss otherwise known as bereavement affects people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel.
Learn how to manage anger during the coronavirus pandemic.
While a growing number of ads for nutritional supplements claiming to boost immune system functioning may tempt you, resist the urge.
Tips and strategies for coping with COVID
Some tips for managing the isolation we're facing during the COVID-19 pandemic
As the days grow shorter, and temperatures drop, it's natural to crave heartier, comfort foods during the colder months.
What is Cyberbullying?
Learn tips to manage mental health and prevent acute stress.
"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
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."
Let’s Talk
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?
Did you know that approximately 1 in 12 Canadians age 20 and over live with diagnosed heart disease?
Simple things to do to get inspired
While shift work can be essential for industries, it often presents unique challenges when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet.
Festivals and your Mental Health
Effects of Bullying on Mental Health
There are a number of skills that can help us self-regulate our emotions.
The Emotional Brain
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
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.
How can food affect my mood?
Rethink the way you approach your to-do list
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.
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.
Tips for a Healthier Lifestyle
How to tackle hypothetical worries
Mental Health Commission of Canada
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.
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.
Steps to help ensure a good night's sleep.
Staring at screen rights before sleep turns out to be a lot worse than previously thought.
Here are some tips to minimize procrastinating based on the understanding that it is impacted by our thoughts and feelings.
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
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.
HOW TO CONTROL YOUR EMOTIONS AND USE THEM TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
Do you sometimes have trouble saying "no"? Don't worry - 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.
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.
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
Research shows not everyone needs therapy — but everyone needs some form of mental health support.
Did you make New Year’s resolutions that are already forgotten? Avoid the emotional rollercoaster by setting yourself up for success.
The New Year is freshly upon us, and as we bid good riddance to the year 2020, we look ahead to how we want to shape our lives in 2021.
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.
Taking care of your health is a non-negotiable, not a "do later" thing...
Learn how to manage complicated emotions facing those on the frontline
Managing emotions is a skill that can be learned and used to confront the most challenging feelings.
Love Makes Us Warm All Over
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
Telehealth can help make mental health services easier and more convenient to access and provide.
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
Breathing Exercise
Use this meditation to work with difficult emotions, such as fear or body sensations, such as pain.
Latest Study of Hospitalized Patients Using On-Demand Virtual Reality Reveals a Drop in Pain Scores
February is Heart Month, so it’s a great time to reflect on self-care for your heart.
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?
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..."
The link between Physical & Mental Health
Why do we wear pink on Anti-Bullying Day?
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.
Understanding Therapy – Article 5
THE BENEFITS OF TALK-BASED THERAPY
This phenomenon is called psychogenic pain, and it occurs when your pain is related to underlying psychological, emotional, or behavioral factors.
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
How does therapy help with mental health problems?
Self-care for days when your mood needs a boost
Strategies for looking after yourself
When you live with depression it can be easy to neglect basic care for yourself but it doesn't have to be!
Festivals and your Mental Health
We’ve all experienced sadness but usually our sadness fades over time and gets better. But what happens when the sadness lingers?
How to manage sleep with shift work
Improving your sleep is crucial for overall health and work productivity.
How does smoking affect your mood?
Affirmations are positive statements that help rid negative thoughts and negative energy from your life
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.
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.
Know what the signs are - look out for those who need us most
Summertime can be one of the most relaxing and enjoyable times of the year. Embrace these healthy habits and let the sun shine in!
Sleep Series - Article 5
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.
We're on a mission to strengthen people's mental health and wealth. You’re important, loved & matter.
Exercise & Mental Health
Everyone experiences stress, but men tend to handle it differently than women.
Everyone copes with grief differently, and some people are able to remain resilient, with little to no impact on psychological functioning.
Not reacting is a powerful way to control your emotions.
Festivals and your Mental Health
Never tried a massage? You may be missing out on more benefits than you realized.
Too much stress and the bucket fill up and overflows.
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.
Prioritize your sleep
Planning ahead for a relapse may help to reduce the severity of a future depression and make recovery that much faster
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
"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..."
Festivals and your Mental Health
Day 4 - Spead kindness
Day 2 - Be Kind to your Body
Day 3 - Talk kindly to yourself
Day 6 - Be kind to the world
Day 5 - Be Kind and generous to others
Day 7 - Be kind everyday
Day 1 – Be Kind to your Mind
Foundational tips to better yourself during stressful times
How can I cope with grieving a loss?
Some amazing facts that might make you rethink your sleeping habits!
Sleep Series - Article 4
Light plays a critical role in regulating our sleep and wakefulness.
Sleep Series - Article 1
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.
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts.
Understanding Therapy – Article 1
A therapist can help pinpoint core issues, triggers, negative or harmful patterns of behavior, and more to aid in treatment of a problem.
Talk therapy, also called psychotherapy, is the process by which a person attends sessions with a therapist to talk through their experiences
Whatever the cause of your chronic pain, know that there are solutions
How to figure out if you need help with your Mental Health
Sleep Series - Article 2
IS IT TIME TO SEE A THERAPIST? PROBABLY!
Routines for kids and families are a foundation for peaceful days.
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!
A successful preparation starts with a healthier and happier you. Buckle-up and ring-in the New Year with Top 5 Dietitian Approved Tips.