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…
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…
Gratitude is associated with both mental and physical health benefits, including improved sleep1, greater happiness2, reduced symptoms of depression3, better overall wellbeing4, and numerous other positive effects. If you want to incorporate gratitude into your daily routine, this blog is for you. Discover how you can start your gratitude practice with just a few minutes of spare time every day!…
The Link Between Food and Mood: How What You Eat Affects How You Feel The connection between food and feelings is a highly complex one that involves not only the nutritional value of food, but its effects on inflammation in the body, the microorganisms that live in the body, and interactions between different systems in the body. There is a…
Self-care advice seems to be everywhere. There are dozens of monthly magazines about mindfulness and meditation alone, not to mention books, retreats, and wellness apps. If you’ve never engaged in self-care, this flood of information may be overwhelming. Let’s go back to the start: What is self-care? Why is it important? How can you establish a routine of self-care that…
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, there were already grave concerns about the mental health of children and teens in Canada. In 2017, a poll in Canada reported that 50% of Ontario parents were worried about anxiety in their children, and 33% said that their child had missed school due to anxiety.1 The pandemic added additional stressors to the lives of children…
Inflation makes it more difficult to afford staples, but it also has deeper, more indirect effects that we may not always acknowledge. For example, inflation can cause family strain if you have to cut back on extras, job stress if you need to work more hours, and downstream health effects if the stress becomes chronic. How can we best understand…