We often see people talk about triggers when online, but do you really know what they are and why it is important to understand them? These days, saying that something might be ...
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Living with anxiety can be hard, and it can be difficult to explain to the people in your life. The inescapable worries, racing thoughts, and stress during seemingly simple tasks can be hard for those who ...
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You may have already heard Christmas music playing in every store and all over the radio. You might have friends or coworkers telling you exactly how many days are left until Christmas, as they could not ...
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In this video, we hear the stories of various individuals, all of them living with some form of Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or ADHD. Each participant in the video explains what their day-to-day life is like while suffering from mental illness, and how people with the same diagnosis can typically experience different symptoms.
Michael Phelps is arguably the most successful Olympic athlete of all time; with a medal count of 23 golds, three silver and two bronzes under his belt at just 32 years old. However, success does not always come without some adversity, and Phelps has ...
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Anxiety is a tricky thing – a very natural response our bodies have when presented with stress. It’s also fear of the unknown and a feeling of unease. While it is quite usual for most people ...
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Do you suffer from anxiety? Do you need to relax more or be more compassionate towards yourself? If you answered yes, you might want to consider trying one of the easy to use apps below:
MEDITATION
Have you ever wondered how to meditate but just didn’t know where to start?!? Then this app is for you. Plenty of detailed instructions, programmes and animations, this clever app guides you every step of the way. It boasts “the buddy system” where you can ...
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It’s that time of year again! Parents are thrilled but your child(ren) might be a little anxious. Whether it’s starting kindergarten, going to high school or just getting back into the regular swing of things, those first few moments can be quite uncomfortable for some.
“Anxiety that continues throughout the day and doesn’t dissipate shortly thereafter, or anxiety that lasts more than the first few weeks of school, may warrant a consultation with a psychologist or therapist”, says Dr. Maria Antoniou, ...
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Approximately one in seven Canadians have problems going to sleep or staying asleep, and thus is considered to have insomnia. Research has found close ties between insomnia and stress, chronic conditions such as arthritis that involve pain, anxiety and mood disorders, frequent use of alcohol or cannabis and obesity. These co-morbid relationships can be complex and it can be difficult to understand the cause and effect relationship. Insomnia can significantly interfere with an individual’s daily functioning and substantially affect quality ...
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