Test Anxiety and How to Cope With It
Test anxiety can severely impact performance, but with proper preparation, relaxation techniques, and stress management strategies, individuals can cope and improve their exam experience.
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Diabetes and Mental Health – Is there a link between the two?
Diabetes can impact mental health by causing mood swings, anxiety, and diabetes distress, which is a form of emotional strain linked to managing the condition.
Seasonal Depression
Seasonal depression, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a type of depression triggered by changes in seasons, typically beginning in the fall and lasting through winter, with symptoms including sadness, fatigue, and hopelessness.
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Child Abuse Prevention Month in Canada raises awareness about the prevention of child abuse, highlighting the importance of recognizing and reporting physical, emotional, and sexual mistreatment or neglect to protect children and youth.
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide support for mental health, highlighting the importance of early intervention and treating mental illness with the same seriousness as physical health.
Intergenerational Trauma of Indigenous Communities
Intergenerational trauma in Indigenous communities, stemming from the abuse and neglect experienced in residential schools, continues to affect descendants, leading to mental health challenges, substance abuse, and systemic struggles, while reconciliation and healing remain ongoing efforts.
Back to School Anxiety
Back-to-school anxiety, heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic, can manifest as resistance, mood changes, or somatic symptoms in children, but parents can help ease the transition with routines, positive reinforcement, and emotional validation.
International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day, observed on August 31st, aims to reduce the stigma around drug-related deaths, promote overdose prevention, and encourage action to support those affected by substance use.
Bullying Among Youth and Its Effects On Mental Health
Bullying among youth, including verbal, social, physical, and cyber bullying, has severe mental health consequences, such as depression, anxiety, and self-harm, and requires intervention and prevention to protect victims and reduce long-term effects.
Post-COVID Self-Care For Healthcare Workers
Post-COVID self-care for healthcare workers is crucial for maintaining physical and mental well-being, addressing risks like burnout, trauma, and anxiety, and ensuring they can continue to provide care without compromising their own health.