Anxiety is a growing issue in North American society. Even among children, anxiety symptoms increased during the COVID-19 pandemic1 and haven’t returned to previous levels. For children and young adults, the pressures of social media and the threats posed by climate change2 are new sources of anxiety. Worldwide instability and financial stresses are also leading to higher rates of anxiety…
Face-to-face therapy has traditionally been the gold standard for mental health care, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, most therapy had to move to virtual formats, and online therapy is now commonplace. If you are looking into online therapy yourself, this article is for you. Read on to discover the pros and cons of virtual mental health care and find information…
Taking the first step toward mental health support can feel overwhelming, especially when finding the right therapist. The stigma around mental health can make reaching out even tougher, but it’s a brave move toward healing. You’re not alone on this journey. To help you feel more empowered, we address some of your questions about starting therapy. What Is Online Therapy…
The holiday season is fast approaching, bringing with it the joy of family gatherings and (let’s face it) the stress! Unless you have a cabin on a mountaintop and a snowstorm keeps you stranded there, Christmas is coming, and so is your family. The good news is that you can make holiday events more relaxing and successful by following the…
Helping Your Socially Anxious Teen Return to School Comfortably For teens who struggle with social anxiety, going back to school after the summer months can be particularly fraught. They may be encountering social situations that are uncomfortable for them and interacting with people who make their social anxiety worse. Add to that the pressures that social media puts on all…
Let’s just admit it: parenting is hard, and you never have enough time to nurture yourself or your relationship with your partner. If you feel like you’re being pulled in all directions, intentional living may be for you. In this article, we’ll explain what it means to be intentional toward parenting, partnering, and self-care and offer you some options for…
You love your kids, but they can sometimes be “too much of a good thing.” Now that summer is in full swing, you may be looking for ways to make the family’s summer fun-filled and relaxing for everyone. We’ve rounded up the best advice on how to survive and thrive this summer. Structure the Days Most people benefit from some…
Today, digital devices are almost impossible to get away from. As essential as our devices are to our jobs, social lives, and entertainment, the constant presence of screens, notifications, and demands for immediate responses can have negative effects, including digital exhaustion. Let’s talk about digital exhaustion, how you can recognize it, and what you can do to reduce it. What…
If you’re exploring ways to manage your stress, you may have come across the term “intentional living.” What does it mean, and how can it help lower stress? How do you start living with intention? What is Intentional Living? Intentional living involves paying close attention to the choices you make and the things you do, with the goal of bringing…
Burnout is not a new phenomenon, having first been identified in 1974,1, but many are now referring to it as an epidemic.2 The COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted the profound effects burnout could have on essential workers such as doctors, nurses, teachers, and first responders. As more people become aware of burnout and its effects, we should get better at identifying…