Dear Friend, Anxiety is one of the most common emotions we face. At some point, every one of us has felt its grip. No matter how old we are, anxiety has a way of catching up with us. Some of us learn how to push it aside and keep moving, but for others, it
Image courtesy of Pexels.com Summers are often associated with beaches, sunshine, longer days and new adventures because it’s the time when people make the most effort to enjoy the glorious outdoors. For parents, it’s especially true since it’s around that time kids are done with the school year and the weather is better for making
Image courtesy of Pexels.com For many students including myself, the fall semester has began! With a new semester upon us, the promise of new volunteer or work opportunities can be both exciting and intimidating. For most, there is a healthy balance of both, and there may even be more excitement than nerves to get out
Hello everyone! I hope that you have all been staying warm and enjoying the start of winter. Along with the start of winter, some might find it difficult to maintain a positive mindset amidst the gloomy and cold temperatures. Additionally, winter can be a difficult time for some individuals in terms of mental health and
Hello, I hope everyone has been having a good weekend/week. Today, I wanted to write a blog post about exam and performance stress, and some personal tips on coping with these difficulties. I am a person who has often found myself struggling to tolerate stress levels prior to having to engage in performance-related activities, such
Hello everybody! I would like to wish a happy fall to everyone, regardless of whether you are a student or not. In view of the upcoming school year, I have decided to write a blog post about little de-stressing strategies that I have found useful. However, some of these ideas are ones that I apply
In the realm of psychology, the concept of self-fulfilling prophecies casts a powerful shadow over the human experience. This phenomenon highlights the fascinating interplay between our beliefs, behaviours, and the outcomes we manifest. While often discussed in academic circles, its real-world implications are profound, especially on mental health, and warrant deeper exploration. Let’s Define Self-Fulfilling
When we envision the arrival of spring and summer, a multitude of vivid scenes flood our thoughts — tending to flourishing gardens, relishing in the rhythmic crashing of ocean waves, and embarking on joyous family getaways. Yet, beneath the surface, our bodies undergo profound transformations in response to stress caused by shifting seasons, whether we
Many of us have heard the phrase, “Everyone can benefit from therapy.” That may or may not be true, but one thing is for sure: not everyone seeks out therapists, psychologists, or counsellors to receive therapy (also known as counselling). There are barriers to attending therapy including long wait times, stigma concerns, and cost (Moroz,
It is evident that social media has numerous advantages, including virtual connectivity for distant families, instant communication, and fast dissemination of information and marketing campaigns. However, despite its widespread usage in the digital age, social media is not immune to its downsides, particularly the adverse impact on our mental health. Overusing social media can lead
