Emotions are an essential part of the human experience, thus learning how to manage them is one of the most valuable skills for children to develop. Emotional regulation, the ability to understand, express, and manage emotions effectively, is not a skill that kids are born …
Financial stress is a growing concern among Canadians in today’s economic climate. Whether it’s mounting debt, rising living costs, or uncertainty about the future, financial stress can seriously impact mental health, productivity, and overall well-being. With inflation remaining high and wages often lagging, it’s not …
By: Jourdain Matadi, B.A., D.E.S.S, (Mental Health) Transitioning from high school to post-secondary education is a crucial, challenging, and exciting moment in a student’s and parent’s life. Students often describe it as an “Acute Stressor.” Numerous factors, such as socioeconomic status, geographic location, gender, grades, …
By: Dimitri Dionisatos, B.Sc. RP (Qualifying) Do you ever look at your child/adolescent and wonder what’s going on with them? Does your child/adolescent seem to only throw “fits” when reading or doing math?</p > Psychological trauma is the result of an experience or series of …
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.
