Mental health issues are very commonplace in our society and they are on the rise. In fact, depression continues to be the fastest-growing diagnosis in Canada. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), 1 in 5 people in Ontario experiences a mental …
When someone who we are close to experiences the loss of a loved one, it can be difficult to know what to say or how to help. Often people may not say anything at all, fearful that they will say the wrong thing, or they may try to cheer the person up or offer advice on how to cope. Sometimes we resort to clichéd responses, such as “Time heals all wounds.”
If you suffer from Anxiety, you will know that it can be a debilitating and frightening experience. Learning to cope with it when it rears its ugly head is a skill that can take many years to accomplish but learning tips and strategies to ward off anxiety is a key component to managing it.
