Relationships are vital. In fact, the quality of your life is impacted by the quality of the relationships you have with friends, family, coworkers, or your partner. Everything in your life, from your emotional and physical well being to the environment at your job are all impacted by the...
ADHD is categorized as a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts brain functionality. Moreover, it’s one of the most prevalent disorders of its kind and is believed to stem from hereditary factors. Due to ADHDs widespread existence, there are a myriad of therapeutic methods to treat or diminish its presence. For this...
Life is challenging, to put it mildly. But more than that, life can also be tragic. Traumatic experiences happen to everyone – nobody is exempt from this unfortunate fact of life. And how we deal with these difficult situations will determine the way in which we move forward. Every...
One of the most prevalent forms of mental illness in our culture today is depression. With over 260 million people worldwide being affected by its crippling symptoms, this mental illness is one that requires careful treatment. And unfortunately, due to the global pandemic, these numbers have been on the...
About 1 in every 100 people in Canada, 15 years of age and older, have been diagnosed with OCD. This kind of prevalence has resulted in many resources that have been made available to help treat this condition. So if you happen to be struggling with OCD symptoms and...
Socializing and engaging with others is an activity most of us do on a daily basis. Yet, despite this fact, many Canadians actually feel awkward and even uncomfortable in social settings. So if you find yourself anxious in gatherings – you’re not alone. Many people share this same problem. But...
According to the Canadian Psychological Association, 76% of Canadians have admitted to experiencing at least one traumatic event in their lives. This entails that no one is immune to trauma, and that it can happen to anyone at any time. Trauma can ruin your emotional stability, mental health, and can...
Anxiety is a very prevalent disorder in our culture today. As a matter of fact, according to a 2014 survey, over 3 million Canadians suffer from some form of anxiety. This is a disorder that most of us have (or will) experience at some point in our lives. And its...
Are you looking for a mental health expert for your child? Are you trying to determine what the difference is between a child psychologist and a child therapist? Oftentimes, these two terms are considered to be synonymous with each other. And while they both aim for similar outcomes --...
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is an acute cognitive ailment connected with severe levels of impairment. Some common symptoms include chronic doubts, excessive need for order, obsessive washing and cleaning, unreasonable fear of germs, dust, dirt, etc. Typically, OCD begins in teens and young adults. Initial complications often start out as...
