Have you ever found that your anger gets the best of you? We often categorize anger as having negative effects on our life as well as on our social circles. This categorization is often due to the fact that sometimes we react negatively with our anger, leading to conflict with ourselves or with our interpersonal […]
Motivating Yourself to Achieve Goals and Practice New Skills
New Year New You? We’ve heard this before. We’re mid-way into January and some of us have already quit our goals. It’s never too late to get up and try again or change habits that are just not working. This article is on ways to achieve goals, practice new skills and staying committed to these […]
Are you feeling S.A.D.? Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
Brrrr! The winter air can be alarming in the morning, often slapping us awake! The days are shorter and the nights are longer. Have you ever noticed that in the winter season, you may feel: a little more blue than usual sleep more but don’t feel rested have increased cravings for comfort foods like pasta […]
Why You Should ACT on Your Mental Health Today
Western psychology focuses on promoting a healthy normality. What does this mean? It means that humans, naturally and inherently want to be happy and content. From this perspective, suffering is viewed as an abnormal, negative and a feeling that humans should not be experiencing. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is unique in its approach to […]
A Guide for Students Going Back to School: Tips to Make it Your Best Year Yet
Ahh summer – we’ve been able to do so many things; like hang out with friends, go to the mall, stay up late, or binge-watching Netflix. September marks Back-to-School – this means early nights, early mornings, homework, after school programs and more homework! Do you feel ready? Here are some tips for youth and young […]
Youth Transition to High School and University Workshop
Youth mental health is rapidly increasing and there is a need for health promotion and early intervention to prevent mental health problems over the lifespan. A supportive transition plan is necessary to help youth from one developmental stage to the next, as well as between educational transition points such as when youth enter high school […]
