Anxiety and Mental Health Awareness

Anxiety and Mental Health Awareness

Anxiety disorders are on the rise and can significantly impact daily life, but seeking counseling and treatment can help manage symptoms and improve well-being.

Teen Suicide Awareness

Teen Suicide Awareness

With suicide being a leading cause of death for teens, especially during the back-to-school season, it’s crucial for parents to recognize warning signs and intervene early to ensure their child’s mental health and well-being.

Children’s Self-Esteem

Children’s Self-Esteem

During adolescence, self-esteem can drop due to body image issues like acne, and parents can take proactive steps to support their child’s confidence and well-being during this vulnerable phase.

Peer Pressure and Bullying Among Youth

Peer Pressure and Bullying Among Youth

In recognition of International Youth Day, this blog highlights the negative effects of bullying, including cyberbullying, and peer pressure on youth mental health, while offering guidance for parents on prevention and support.

Calgary Stampede and Addictions

Calgary Stampede and Addictions

The Calgary Stampede, while a time for celebration, can create an environment that masks and exacerbates gambling and drinking addictions, highlighting the importance of recognizing risk factors, symptoms, and the need for early intervention.

Ready To Quit?

Ready To Quit?

In honour of World No Tobacco Day (on May 31st), we thought it would be appropriate to base our discussion around the topic of tobacco and lung health. Smoking cigarettes is said to be the number one cause of preventable deaths in North America. As well, smoking tobacco and being exposed to secondhand smoke significantly […]

Canada’s Growing Opioid Epidemic

Canada’s Growing Opioid Epidemic

Canada’s opioid epidemic, fueled by drugs like fentanyl and oxycodone, has claimed over 9,000 lives in two years, with increasing overdose deaths, highlighting the urgent need for mental health treatment and prevention strategies.

What is a High Functioning Alcoholic?

What is a High Functioning Alcoholic?

A high-functioning alcoholic is someone with an alcohol use disorder who manages to maintain their daily responsibilities, but may exhibit signs such as secretive drinking, reliance on alcohol to relax, and issues at work or in relationships, despite the harmful physical and emotional effects.

How To Not Lose Your Cool

How To Not Lose Your Cool

Managing anger involves recognizing uncontrollable situations, controlling your response through strategies like deep breathing, mindfulness, and humor, and seeking professional help when necessary to maintain emotional well-being.

How You Can Ditch the Late Nights and Start Sleeping Like A Baby!

How You Can Ditch the Late Nights and Start Sleeping Like A Baby!

There’s almost nothing better in this world than sleep (and maybe pizza). Sleep is one’s best friend and on March 15th, 2019 it is World Sleep Day! You can celebrate by catching up on some much needed Zzz’s and becoming more aware of the importance of sleep health. Like a good diet and exercise, healthy […]