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Articles to Support Your Health and Well-being
Find relief during times of high stress
"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..."
"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..."
What is CBT, what can it be used for and why is it so beneficial in dealing with mental health challenges?
Job loss ranks high among stressful and traumatic events for many, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable,” writes best-selling self-help author Brené Brown, “we feel used and mistreated.”
"I don't remember what it's like to be happy...", "Sometimes, I get really angry and irritated with the people I love..."
"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."
"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..."
"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..."
Learn the basics of an eating disorder, typical symptoms & options available to find relief from feeding and eating disorders.
This short video explores the challenging topic of substance use & abuse & the effective treatment options for a substance use disorder.
"What have I done?", "That breakup was totally my fault." -- These are the voices of guilt and shame. Let's talk about it.
Learn some tips and strategies for helping your loved ones
"I'm exhausted every morning when I wake up...", "After my car accident, I struggled for a while and couldn't fall asleep..."
Telehealth can help make mental health services easier and more convenient to access and provide.
"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..."
"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..."
Strategies for looking after yourself
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
In this short video we explore Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), how it works and if it might be right for you.
"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..."
Foundational tips to better yourself during stressful times
Anxiety is your body's natural response to stress. It's a feeling of fear or apprehension about what's to come.
OCD is a serious condition that causes great distress and heavily impacts daily life due to recurring obsessions and compulsions.
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.