I personally get very anxious with school. Sometimes, all the tests and assessments for all the classes just get in my head and can’t get out with thoughts racing through my mind, and a fear of not doing well which would keep me from working efficiently. Very recently, I realized that exercise helps me get
Mental health is a river; its current can mold its surrounding landscape using the strength of its tide. This flow can be affected by a variety of factors, including wind, precipitation, and time. Similarly to these factors, the flow of mental health is largely impacted by the way we spend our time. The majority of
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
Hi, I hope that everyone has been enjoying their summer! I wanted to write about one of my favourite passions, music, and how it relates to mental health! I love listening to music. I think of it as a special gift that enhances every experience in my personal life. I find that different songs and
Happy summer, everyone! Today, I wanted to write a blog post about my mental health experience from a few years back when I went camping and was forced to unplug from Wi-Fi and phones for a night. This camping trip occurred a few years back, but I can recall that committing to unplugging from Wi-Fi
Mental health is pretty complex. It doesn't help that the definition of mental health seems to change depending on who you ask, unlike physical health, which is a bit easier to grasp. Like physical health, having poor mental health could lead to disease (Prince et al., 2007). About 14% of all diseases are caused by
With the summer closely approaching and the local temperature rising, I have had the opportunity to spend more time outdoors in the sun, taking walks, and appreciating the natural world around me. With this increased outdoor time, I have seen a massive improvement to my personal mental health, and I wanted to write a short
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 relax. I find that throughout the day, I am essentially operating like a machine, driven to complete various tasks within the least possible amount of time. However, I am not a machine, and
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,
