Monthly Archives: October 2021
Seasonal Depression
Posted on: Saturday, October 30th, 2021 under blogSay hello to wet shoes, gloomy skies, and cold noses! Have you ever noticed how much better you feel when the sun shines on your face? As winter approaches and seasons change, you or someone you know may experience mood changes and symptoms similar to depression. If the winter months are getting you […]
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Posted on: Sunday, October 17th, 2021 under blogOctober is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Canada, committed to spreading awareness about the prevention of child abuse. According to the Canadian Red Cross, child abuse is defined as any type of physical, emotional, and/or sexual mistreatment or neglect of a child or youth that results in injury or emotional harm. Examples of emotional […]
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Posted on: Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 under blogAccording to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 1 in 5 people in Canada personally experience a mental health problem or illness every year, and by the age of 40, approximately 50% of Canadians have or have had a mental illness. However, all Canadians are affected by mental illness at some point in their lives, whether […]