On April 17, 2025, Anxiety Canada announced that they would be shutting down their online platform. When I read their email about this, I was disheartened (and I still am), but you might be wondering: Why is this so important? Anxiety Canada was known for being a remarkable tool when it came to educating people
Dear Friend, What’s the first image that comes to your mind when you hear the word “anger”?A raised voice? A slammed door? Maybe that one moment where you said something you didn't mean—or someone else did? When we were kids, we were often told not to get angry. “Don’t shout,” “Be calm,” “That’s not how
Introduction: Rethinking Alcohol's Place in Society Hello everyone, and welcome to another blog post. In this post, I am going to discuss some novel research regarding the negative effects of alcohol use. The belief that drugs are harmful is widespread in Western society, yet alcohol is often treated as an exception. Drinking is commonly viewed
Colouring isn’t just for children! It can be a form of art therapy which has been around for quite some time now and has found its roots within humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive psychology (Van Lith, 2016). To provide a better understanding of what art therapy is, I highly recommend checking out the short video attached
Hello, and welcome to another blog post. In this blog post, I am going to discuss some new research on schizophrenia, which is a mental disorder that I am personally interested in. A Brief Description of Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder characterized by abnormal cognition, emotional responsiveness and behaviour (American Psychological Association, n.d.). The
Dear Friend, If I asked you, "What is the bravest thing you have ever said?", what would your answer be? You might think of many things—words spoken in courage, moments of defiance, or times when you stood your ground. But does the word HELP ever come to mind? Have you ever said it out loud?
Before post-secondary, I never thought twice about how my family shaped me into the person I am. Growing up where I had, the area was enriched with South Asian cultures and I was surrounded by South Asian families throughout elementary and high school. Many of my experiences, whether they were cultural or personal were commonly
The Problem with Brain Cell Repair Neurological disorders are considered a leading cause of disability worldwide (Dai, 2025). These disorders, which range from Alzheimer’s disease to traumatic brain injuries, often result from irreversible cell loss within the nervous system, making their treatment a significant challenge. Finding effective ways to repair or replace lost brain cells
Sometimes life gets the best of us and no matter how hard we try, it becomes tough to live in the moment. I know I really struggled with taking things one day at a time because personally it felt unnatural; from the hustle culture often exhibited on social media to the expectations to have everything
Image Courtesy of Pexels.com Addressing the Mental Health Crisis: British Columbia's Proposed Mandate for Involuntary Care Disclaimer: The following piece is based on facts and information prior to September 28th, 2024 Hello, and I hope everyone has had an exciting start to the Autumn season. Today, I will be talking about an interesting and controversial
