How to Honour World Mental Health Day
On October 10th each year, the world comes together to honour World Mental Health Day. Originally declared in 1992 as a day for advocacy and awareness, World Mental Health Day continues over three decades later—today, with a deeper understanding of mental health itself. An estimated one in eight people worldwide face some kind of mental […]
What to Do if Your Loved One Shows Signs of Anxiety
Have you heard your loved one say to you “I’m fine” when they don’t really seem ‘fine’? What about, “it’s nothing, just a bad headache”? Maybe you’ve noticed they seem to have more than “just a bad headache,” yet you’re not quite sure what to do to help them. We know that you care deeply […]
Not All Forms of Depression Are Alike: Underlying Signs That Someone Needs Help
“We all have bad days.” “Everyone is sad sometimes.” Have you heard these things before? If you’re depressed, being told either or both of these tends to make you feel worse, as if you’re not trying hard enough to be happy. There’s a great deal more to depression than merely “having a bad day.” Some […]
Knowing About Depression in Order to Prevent Suicide: A Guide
Are you dealing with depression or thoughts of suicide or self-harm right here and right now? Help is available—you don’t need to deal with these feelings alone. Call Talk Suicide Canada any time. They are available via phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They are also available via […]
How to Keep Your Children From Getting Bored or Anxious in Summer
What does your child usually say when the school year ends for them? Do you hear them say, “Yay, school’s out for summer!”? Or do you see them reacting with awkward silence, fidgeting, panic, slight sadness, or a little anger? This may be the response from children who have anxiety, knowing summertime is more challenging. […]
How to Help Your Child Nurture Their Friendships
For children, no matter what age they’re at currently, having friendships is an essential part of growing up. Strong relationships teach children about empathy, kindness, sharing, and so much more. Having friends extends beyond these foundational skills as well—children with good friends enjoy higher self-esteem, deal with loneliness far less often, and generally see the […]
What is Nature Therapy? Plus, How to Get the Most Out of Its Benefits
Have you ever been having a bad day that seemed to have cleared up on its own after spending some time outside? If so, you’ve already experienced the foundation of a mental healthcare modality known as nature therapy. What is nature therapy? Sometimes called ecotherapy, Green Care, Horticultural Therapy. Nature therapy is a type of […]
Mental Self-Care and Mindfulness Tips That You Can Use Year-Round
Have you always put everyone else ahead of yourself? Do you find that self-care stays on the bottom of your to-do list? Or do you feel like self-care is only a treat, an indulgence, because it’s the spa day you’ve been waiting for? We are here to tell you: self-care needs to be a priority, […]
Tips on How to Best Support Your Child with ADHD Right Away
“Look, a squirrel!” “Timmy, sit still!” Do these sound familiar to you? One of these quotes is an inner thought, which may be outwardly expressed; depending on the age, the speaker may even chase after said squirrel. The second is the parent or authoritative figure with the demand to the child that they sit still. […]
How to Support LGBTQIA+ Family and Friends Who are Struggling
Though the world has made great strides over the years in its treatment and respect for LGBTQIA+ people, for many the world is still a difficult place to be in. LGBTQIA+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual, with the plus sign representing the many other communities of people who identify with […]
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