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Mental health information and expert advice to help you boldly grow forward.
Navigating University with Social Anxiety: A Guide to Thrive
The transition to university is a monumental step in someone’s life. It's a time of newfound freedom, intellectual growth, and social adventures. However, for many, it's also a time when the shadows of social anxiety loom large.
I Think my Partner is a Narcissist
In the age of social media, discussions about narcissism are frequent, but it can be difficult to sort fact from fiction. It seems as though everyone either is a narcissist or knows one these days. But what is narcissism really? Is it just being selfish? Not exactly…
Postpartum Mental Health
The 2020’s started a tremendous shift in how we view mental health. Conversations about mental health have put us into an exciting position to move forward with less stigma, more understanding and fewer barriers to care. So, what are the trends in mental health that we can expect? Let’s find out…
Burnout Unmasked: How the Pandemic Hit Women Hard and What Can Help if it Persists
The pandemic was (and continues to be) a source of great stress for women. In short, not only did we have to adapt to a radical new way of living, but we also had fewer opportunities to seek support from others.
Mental health in a digital world
We know that it's pretty difficult to live without technology in our lives, but how you manage your digital usage is important to your physical and mental health. Learn more about mental health in a digital world.
Trends in mental health
The 2020’s started a tremendous shift in how we view mental health. Conversations about mental health have put us into an exciting position to move forward with less stigma, more understanding and fewer barriers to care. So, what are the trends in mental health that we can expect? Let’s find out…
Does food affect your mood?
Have you ever wondered how much your diet is actually affecting your mood? The field of nutritional psychology explores the overlap between what you eat and how you feel. Discover the role of a dietitian in helping improve mental wellness.
Modern dating trends
Unsurprisingly, offline dating took a decline during the COVID pandemic, so people had to rely on apps. Now more couples meet online than any other way including meeting people through friends or work. So what should you expect in 2023?
SPOILER ALERT: Emotional needs are high on people’s list of priorities.
Why is modern dating so scary?
If you are single and looking for a romantic connection, you are probably wondering when did dating get so hard?
The power of hope and your mental health
Hope is an essential part of the human experience. When we hold on to hope, it can be a powerful tool for healing and recovery. Let’s look at how…
How to set boundaries with family members during the holidays
Here are some common family scenarios and boundary-setting scripts you can use to either kickstart or redirect the conversation towards what you need this holiday season…
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples
Emotionally Focused Therapy or EFT is one of the most-researched and most-effective framework for conducting couples therapy.* Is it right for you?
Men and mental health
It’s time to break the stigma surrounding what it means to "be a man" and start normalizing what it means to be a man who is human.
LGBTQ+ Resources
We’re sharing information and resources that focus on breaking down the barriers of discrimination by learning and incorporating new inclusive language. Because... knowledge is the first step towards action.
The mental load of motherhood
When it comes to household responsibilities and parenting, women perform far more ‘mental labour’ then men. This hidden work has left a majority of mothers feeling overwhelmed and burnt out. How do we lighten the load of modern motherhood?
How to free your mind and live the life you want
Dealing with unwanted thoughts can be quite a distraction to our every day life preventing us from focusing and achieving the life we want. Here's how you can learn to calm your mind and cope with those nagging, negative emotions.
In pursuit of perfection
Wondering the true pros and cons of perfectionism? Or, are you a practicing perfectionist and it’s starting to feel like it’s a bit of a burden? Read ahead and decide for yourself if the pursuit of perfection is worth it for you…
How to manage your anger in a mad, mad world
People are scared, tired, frustrated and feeling hopeless. And not surprisingly, all of these emotions fuel anger. Here's how you can learn to cope with all the madness of this modern world without losing yourself to anger along the way.
Modern love and mental health
Modern love is complicated. How we interact, form relationships, and define marriage has changed considerably. It's become obvious that our "traditional' notions of love will never be the same, and this clash is impacting our mental health
Depression is not a choice
With one in five Canadians having a mental issue each year, it is so very important for all of us to better understand depression. As the third leading cause of disease burden world-wide, depression impacts every family in Canada.