Tag Archives: mental illness
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 […]
Sleep and Mental Health
Posted on: Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 under blogSleep, A cornerstone to human functioning. Without sleep, people are often extremely less functional physically and mentally. Mental functioning can include thought processes, alertness and consciousness. Each of these aspects is an important part of daily life which makes good sleep crucial for functioning. Not only does sleep impact functional parts of the brain but […]
Women’s Mental Health
Posted on: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 under blog
March 8th marks International Women’s Day. In light of this, Journey Counselling would like to highlight the importance of focusing on women’s mental health. The mental health of all individuals is extremely important but there are certain issues that can be more impactful for the women within a society. Often women have been raised and […]
Toxic Positivity
Posted on: Monday, August 3rd, 2020 under blogIt may seem contradictory that positivity can be used in a negative way. However, pitching positivity and promoting a constant ‘positive outlook’ can be overused to a point where it becomes toxic. When we pretend our feelings are not there or pretend we are fine when we are not, we are denying our own internal […]
Protecting your Mental Health During COVID-19
Posted on: Saturday, April 4th, 2020 under blogHave you been worried or apprehensive about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic? You are certainly not alone. With World Health Day being April 7th, we want to help you keep your health, and specifically mental health, strong. The constant news about this pandemic has been very overwhelming and disturbing to everyone across the […]