Tag Archives: Therapy
Diabetes and Mental Health – Is there a link between the two?
Posted on: Sunday, November 14th, 2021 under blogYou may have heard people say that our physical health can affect our mental health, and vice versa. Well this is true, and a good example of this is the link between diabetes and mental health. With World Diabetes Day taking place this month on November 14, it is the perfect opportunity to […]
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 […]
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 […]