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
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
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
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
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
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
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
March 30th is World Bipolar Day (Government of Canada, 2023). Every year, this date is recognized internationally. There is also a new theme every year. The theme of 2023 was “#BipolarTogether” as a reminder for people living with this disorder that they are not alone. The purpose of this date is to raise
