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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Pleasurable Activities: Relaxing After a Stressful Day
(Thought Catalog on Unsplash, 2018) During stressful times, I find that I sometimes forget about the little things in life that give […]
Men in the Helping Professions
Trigger warning: The passage you are about to read contains suicide discussion. Mental health problems within men should be significantly addressed, but […]
The Importance of Looking Forward and Setting Goals
As we approach the end of the first month of 2021, you may be looking back at the goals you have set […]
Let’s Talk About Intrusive Thoughts And How to Manage Them
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America over 6 million people struggle with intrusive thoughts in the U.S alone. It’s […]
Practicing Mindfulness
With COVID-19 changing almost every aspect of our lives, it may be extremely stressful and anxiety-inducing. For a multitude of reasons, COVID […]