What the Health is Mental Health?
Mental health is pretty complex. It doesn’t help that the definition of mental health seems to change depending on who you ask, […]
My Personal Experience with Outdoor Activities and Mental Health
With the summer closely approaching and the local temperature rising, I have had the opportunity to spend more time outdoors in the […]
The Dual Battle: Unmasking Summer’s Toll on Mental Health
When we envision the arrival of spring and summer, a multitude of vivid scenes flood our thoughts — tending to flourishing gardens, […]
Mindfulness and Mental Health
As a person who lives in today’s busy, efficiency-driven, productivity-focused society, I often feel that I have no time to breathe and […]
An Introduction to Therapy: What is CBT & DBT?
Many of us have heard the phrase, “Everyone can benefit from therapy.” That may or may not be true, but one thing […]
Shielding Your Mind: First Aid to Overcome Social Media Harm
It is evident that social media has numerous advantages, including virtual connectivity for distant families, instant communication, and fast dissemination of information […]
What in the World is “World Bipolar Day”?
March 30th is World Bipolar Day (Government of Canada, 2023). Every year, this date is recognized internationally. There is also a new […]
Reading and Mental Health: My Experience
As a university student, I am often enrolled in courses that run late into evening hours. I am a person who really […]
Productive Breaks: My Experience
Productive Breaks: My Experience As a university student, I often find myself feeling a bit overwhelmed with tests and assignments. I find […]
How to Speak About Mental Health & Mental Illnesses
What if the way we speak is offensive, hurtful, harmful, or just plain mean, and we don’t even know it? The words […]