Articles to Support Your Health and Well-being

 Are you sure you have ‘found the one’ or still deciding if a relationship is good for you, at all!

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..."

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.

"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.

Learn how to manage anger during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tips and strategies for coping with COVID

Some tips for managing the isolation we're facing during the COVID-19 pandemic

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..."

"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!

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. 

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..."

"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.

It can be difficult to go from seeing someone everyday to only seeing their status updates on Facebook.

Is anxiety an ongoing battle for you?

Follow these 5 financial fitness tips and be the best you possible.

"What have I done?", "That breakup was totally my fault." -- These are the voices of guilt and shame. Let's talk about it.

Do you feel held back in life because you’re not being assertive?

Have you heard the adage “Love means never having to say you’re sorry”? Turns out, that’s not such a great idea.

Everyone has a bad habit they can’t shake. Finger biting, saying the word “like” in every sentence. Or can you?

Sometimes we get into relationships that drain energy from us. How do we get out?

Learn some tips and strategies for helping your loved ones

Fifty-one sheep 52 sheep 53 sheep...Still awake? Getting quality sleep is easier said than done.

Learn how to manage complicated emotions facing those on the frontline

"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

We’ve all experienced sadness but usually our sadness fades over time and gets better. But what happens when the sadness lingers?

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.

Prioritize your sleep

"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..."

This short video explores the medical options for managing pain and the optional risks associated with their use.

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.

Heart and Stroke Foundation (Canada) shares easy ways you can increase your dose to build more heart-healthy activity into your day.

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.