New study from U of T & CAMH shows rising THC potency and teen brain vulnerability matter. 83% of youth with psychosis reported prior cannabis use. Prevention is key. Recent research has uncovered alarming evidence regarding the impact of cannabis use on adolescent mental health, highlighting a significantly elevated risk of developing psychotic
Hello everyone! I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful fall semester. Today, I am going to discuss Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), an emerging treatment approach for PTSD. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a novel treatment developed by Laney Rosenzweig, originating from Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy (Howe et al., 2018). In
Hello and welcome to another blog post! In this blog, I will share some information regarding a mental illness that is fairly common, yet greatly misunderstood by many: bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is characterized by recurring and chronic shifts in energy and mood (Grand et al., 2016). Impacting over 1% of the global
Despite hours of training and dedication, no one really prepares athletes to eventually say goodbye to the sport they’ve learned to love – and that’s the hard truth. This only came to my attention the moment I faced the final loss of my volleyball career, just around this time last year. It was
Exam anxiety is a fairly common issue that many students all over the world struggle with. Exam anxiety falls under the umbrella term of performance anxiety and is usually experienced before undergoing or during exams. It is generally defined as an intense fear or worry about potential poor exam performances. This can lead to
Every mental health professional has their own therapeutic approach which determines how they work with clients. Some may be trained or familiar with more than one framework and often mental health professionals like registered social workers, counsellors and psychologists will borrow techniques from different frameworks to better tailor sessions and support their clients. For
Hello everyone! I hope you’re all having a wonderful week. Welcome back to another blog post! Today, I’m diving into one of my favourite interests: Music! Music is something I love dearly, and I find myself listening to different varieties throughout the day. Today, I want to share some song recommendations that resonate with
In an era of a social media driven world, there is increasing pressure to “unplug” from social media completely. In an effort to make the social media detransition easier, many have resorted to self care apps which aim to “improve one’s overall wellbeing and be happier through better self-esteem and less stress”(Tangerine App, 2024).
With the influx of studies highlighting the negative effects of social media for mental health, many individuals have taken the initiative to reduce their own social media time, or completely cut it out of their life. However, after a couple days of unplugging, the urge to pick up your phone is hard to resist.
Certain types of words or phrases can make conversations about mental health worse than good. We have the power to choose the words we use to describe ourselves and others, and we can improve the conversation about mental health. Being aware of our language can give compassion and encouragement to those suffering from mental
