Oh, the weather outside is frightful…and you may not be feeling so delightful. Luckily, there’s a lot you can do...

Help! My spouse/partner/child/parent/friend needs mental health or addictions treatment! Where can they go? How do I know if a program...

According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada (January 2015), stress and stress-related illnesses are on the rise. Stress is...

Anxiety is our body’s natural alarm system. It is a normal and useful emotion when we feel threatened. It can...

The deep sadness of grief can be one of the most gripping emotions we face as human beings. Losing a...

BPD impacts the way individuals interpret information, primarily as it relates to others’ intentions. Thus, it’s very common for these folks to feel rejected, abandoned, misunderstood, judged, inferior, and isolated.

Every year, the summer turns to fall, and the fall turns to winter. A lot of us have been going...

While anyone can experience burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma, professional helpers who work in the health care and social...

Bipolar disorder is a term I hear many people use conversationally or as slang, without understanding what it means. But...

Someone you care about has a mental illness – what do you do? The temptation is to try to persuade...

For those who live with any kind of long-lasting mental health concerns or emotional issues, the threat of relapse is...

When did we start believing that expert help is required for life’s stress and struggles? I recently heard a radio...