Mental Health Awareness
Mental Health Awareness Week highlights the importance of emotional well-being, reduces stigma, and promotes advocacy to support individuals and communities in fostering positive mental health and resilience.
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Autism Awareness
Autism Awareness Month emphasizes understanding, inclusion, and celebration of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, highlighting early intervention, education, and support to help them thrive.
Black History Month
Black History Month in February celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians, recognizing their historical significance and promoting inclusivity, with a focus on honoring their perseverance and impact on Canadian society.
Helping you get to Happiness
Achieving happiness involves training your brain through positive practices like mindfulness, self-love, and stress-reducing activities, and Journey Counseling offers support to help you on this journey.
Introducing Suzanne Weeks
Suzanne Weeks is a Registered Provisional Psychologist specializing in couples, family dynamics, emotional regulation, trauma, and gender and sexual identity, with a passion for supporting the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Anxiety at Christmas
The holiday season can be stressful and anxiety-inducing for many, but managing stress through relaxation, self-care, and setting realistic expectations can help improve mental well-being during Christmas.
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.
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.