Tag Archives: Self-care
The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health
Posted on: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 under blogFebruary is heart and stroke awareness month. An important part of heart and stroke awareness is the role of nutrition and a healthy diet. Nutrition is as important to mental health as it is to heart health. Our brains are always active. The brain manages our physical functioning along with our mental functioning. As our […]
Practicing Gratitude
Posted on: Tuesday, January 19th, 2021 under blogGratitude can be defined in several different ways, but in a clinical definition is defined as, “the appreciation of what is valuable and meaningful to oneself; it is a general state of thankfulness and/or appreciation”. There have been several studies that have shown, “people who consciously count their blessings tend to be happier and less […]
Starting A New Year
Posted on: Tuesday, January 5th, 2021 under blog2020 was a difficult year for all of us and brought forth many unforeseen challenges. Reflecting on the year and acknowledging the resiliency each of us has had throughout 2020 is important. Treat yourselves with kindness because the year was difficult and if you did not “accomplish” everything you sought out to do, that is […]
Perceived Productivity on social media
Posted on: Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 under blogPretending we are productive or posting about our productivity on social media can perpetuate the idea that to be valuable within society, we need to be busy at all times. There can be a perception that having, “busy, chaotic lives should be worn as a badge of honour”. These kinds of ideas can be dangerous […]
What to Keep in Mind on Overdose Awareness Day
Posted on: Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 under blogOverdose Awareness Day was on August 31, 2020, and is an important topic we all should be made aware of. On average, since 2016, 3850 people have died from overdoses in Canada per year. Understanding individuals who struggle with substance use disorder, addiction, and drug use are not something we commonly think about, especially now […]
Feeling Hopeless Amidst World Crises
Posted on: Monday, August 17th, 2020 under blogIn our current world, we are connected online and have access to news and images of what is happening across the globe. Being able to connect with others around the world is an incredible feat, but when a crisis occurs, some can feel hopeless, out of reach, and can be affected by what others are […]
Self Care As An Everyday Practice
Posted on: Monday, July 20th, 2020 under blogSelf-care can be described as a check-in with ourselves and taking care of oneself in ways your body and mind need. Self-care is something we do not always prioritize in our daily lives. Taking time for ourselves can seem impossible, especially with work, school, relationships, and children in the mix. Self-care is not just taking […]
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 […]
Enjoy Valentine’s Day—without the Dread and Anxiety
Posted on: Saturday, February 1st, 2020 under blogValentine’s Day is quickly approaching and with it, people experience many mixed emotions regardless of whether or not they are in a relationship. It is common for people to feel sad, anxious, and/or lonely for a variety of reasons in the lead up to Valentine’s Day. Maybe you are single or in a relationship that […]