如何纪念世界心理健康日

How to Honour World Mental Health Day | Hopewoods

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 […]

如果您所爱的人显示出焦虑迹象,应该怎么办

What to Do if Your Loved One Shows Signs of Anxiety | Hopewoods

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 […]

并非所有形式的抑郁都相同:需要帮助的潜在迹象

Not All Forms of Depression are Alike: Underlying Signs That Someone Needs Help | Hopewoods

“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 […]

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Knowing About Depression in Order to Prevent Suicide: A Guide | Hopewoods

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 […]

如何防止您的孩子在夏天感到无聊或焦虑

How to Keep Your Children From Getting Bored or Anxious in Summer | Hopewoods

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.  […]

如何帮助您的孩子培养友谊

How to Help Your Child Nurture Their Friendships | Hopewoods

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 […]

什么是自然疗法?此外,如何充分享受其好处

What is Nature Therapy? Plus, How to Get the Most Out of Its Benefits | Hopewoods

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 […]

全年可用的心理自我关怀和正念技巧

Mental Self-Care and Mindfulness Tips That You Can Use Year-Round | Hopewoods

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, […]

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Tips on How to Best Support Your Child With ADHD Right Away | Hopewoods

“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. […]

如何支持正在困扰的LGBTQIA+家人和朋友

How to Support LGBTQIA+ Family and Friends Who are Struggling | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services. Serving Markham, Toronto, Richmond Hill, York, North York, East York, Unionville, York Region, Etobicoke, Scarborough, and the Greater Toronto Area, ON

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 […]